No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge

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A creamy, no-bake fudge combining rich cocoa and peanut butter, perfect for a quick vegan treat using pantry staples. This American-inspired recipe (vegan), ready in about 15 minutes, layers natural peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 140 calories and feeds 16, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 5 min Serves 16 American cuisine 140 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Step 2: In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup maple syrup, and 1/4 cup coconut oil. Warm over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth and well blended, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Step 3: Remove from heat and whisk in 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 tsp vanilla extract, and 1/4 tsp salt until fully incorporated and glossy.
  4. Step 4: Pour the fudge mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  5. Step 5: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm before cutting into 16 squares and serving.

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