Today’s post is a 2-for-1: a yummy coconut oil fudge recipe and a giveaway for Tropical Traditions Gold Label Coconut Oil!
The SunButter Fudge with Chocolate Chips is a fantastic quick, small-batch treat when you want a mildly sweet treat (sans added sugar, of course!). Tropical Traditions provided a jar of their Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil for me to try, and I whipped up this recipe to share! This one is prefect for people who want a less chocolatey version of my other Chocolate SunButter Fudge recipe.
- 1/3 cup creamy SunButter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Liquid Stevia, to taste
- 1-2 Tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- In a small bowl, cream the coconut oil with a hand blender until smooth. The coconut oil may melt at this point due to the beater.
- Beat in the SunButter, vanilla, and Stevia (if using) until creamy.
- Line a small, square pan with parchment, waxed paper, or plastic wrap.
- Pour the SunButter/oil mixture into the prepared pan.
- Refrigerate until the fudge begins to set up. Sprinkle the mini chocolate chips on top and return to the fridge until the fudge has completely set up.
- This melts quickly, so keep stored in the fridge. Enjoy!
Win 1 quart of Gold Label Virgin Coconut Oil!
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Disclaimer: Tropical Traditions provided me with a free sample of this product to review, and I was under no obligation to review it if I so chose. Nor was I under any obligation to write a positive review or sponsor a product giveaway in return for the free product.
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Looks fantastic. I have never used stevia before. How much do you recommend using? Thanks!
Hi Andrea! If you use liquid Stevia, add a little at a time to begin with and check to see how you like the flavor. Stevia is a natural plant extract, so it is safe if you get a good quality kind. You can get a liquid Stevia extract (which is much stronger), or a powdered Stevia. If you find you don’t like the flavor of Stevia (some people don’t), you can use a bit of honey or pure maple syrup instead, or a mix of both.
Is there a good substitute for Stevia?
Hi Katharine! You can use any liquid sweetener that you like in here, such as honey or maple syrup, or a finely granulated coconut sugar. There has been some negative press about the processing involved with agave, so you can use it at your discretion if you like.
Assuming that people would use SunButter due to an allergy to peanuts, wouldn’t said person also be allergic to coconut oil? Is there a substitute for the coconut oil in this recipe?
Hi Shannon! Peanuts aren’t related to coconut, so there is no cross reaction. A few people may happen to have an allergy to both, but coconut allergies are actually rare. Peanuts are legumes (similar to beans, peas, and soy) and coconut is actually a seed.
From the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network (FAAN) website:
“Coconut, the seed of a drupaceous fruit, has typically not been restricted in the diets of people with tree nut allergy. However, in October of 2006, the FDA began identifying coconut as a tree nut. The available medical literature contains documentation of a small number of allergic reactions to coconut; most occurred in people who were not allergic to other tree nuts. Ask your doctor if you need to avoid coconut”. http://www.foodallergy.org/page/tree-nut-allergy
If you would rather not use coconut oil, you could try using solid palm oil instead for similar results.
I hope that helps!
That fudge looks awesome. Gained 5 lbs just admiring it!
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Oooh that fudge sounds awesome! I need to try it. Maybe it will replace my hubby’s PB fudge addiction? haha
Yep, it could! You can have fun with this recipe and try some other nut butters, like pecan butter, hazelnut butter, … you can think of some great variations!
Thanks for the giveaway. Good luck to everyone.
Thanks for entering Kathy : )
Yummy! So glad I found you!;) hope I win!!;)
Debbie
Thanks Debbie! Good luck : )
Wonderful recipe! I found in Australia we don’t have SunButter but we have an alternative product called Organic Sunflower Butter sold by Organic Road. I will order some and give this a try!
Thanks Rebecca! You can also use any nut butter you like in this recipe. Cashew butter might be good, too!
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Oh my gosh, this is GENIUS! I’m not usually a fan of fudge, but I LOVE sunbutter…especially with a bit of chocolate! Definitely giving this a try!
Thanks Heather! I also experimented with adding some protein powder to the mix for something different – it isn’t too bad! I might post a recipe for it on my other blog : )
Oh I need some of that fudge! And more coconut oil would be wonderful too. Nice giveaway!
Thanks Elle! Good luck in the giveaway! : )