Friends, if you make ONE TREAT this holiday season, let it be this healthy chocolate peanut butter cup fudge.

Personally, it’s everything I’d want in a dessert. It’s incredibly rich, creamy and flavorful thanks to the best flavor combo (hi chocolate + peanut butter), super easy to make (mix a bunch of ingredients and freeze) and a TOTAL showstopper (aka it looks gorgeous and will impress anyone you make it for, making it a perfect gift or holiday party dish). Plus the mini peanut butter cup toppings? TDF.

But maybe best of all? It sneaks in a ton of hormone-healthy nutrients and anti-inflammatory ingredients to help you look and feel your best this season. So in this case, you really can have your fudge and eat it too. Snag all of the details and recipe below.

WHAT MAKES THIS CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE RECIPE HEALTHY

While yes, fudge is a dessert, this doesn’t mean it can’t still be rich in nutrients and void of inflammatory agents found in most traditional holiday treats (think refined sugars, inflammatory oils, dairy most find difficult to digest, etc.) Here’s a few reasons why this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge recipe is a much healthier option.

+ NO REFINED SUGAR

Instead of using processed sugars like cane, brown rice syrup, maltodextrin, agave or artificial sweeteners that can spike your blood sugar and mess with your gut microbiome, this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge recipe uses only a small amount of organic maple syrup and coconut sugar to sweeten.

+ NATURALLY DAIRY-FREE

Most fudge recipes contain dairy in the form of milk chocolate and condensed milk that many people find difficult to digest. This recipe uses magnesium-rich dark chocolate (very beneficial for your menstrual cycle!) and dairy-free coconut milk in its place.

+ A HIGH QUALITY PROTEIN SOURCE

While you don’t HAVE to add in collagen powder to this recipe, incorporating additional protein is one of my favorite health hacks to minimize a blood sugar spike, which in turn wreaks havoc on your hormones. In this recipe I recommend using a collagen protein powder sourced from pasture-raised cows without any added hormones. It’s also enzymatically processed several times, which is a fancy way of saying it makes the collagen peptides more bioavailable (for maximum nutrient absorption). **Use code SOGREEN10 to save.

+ HIGH IN NUTRIENTS

One of the reasons why desserts have been deemed “unhealthy” is because they typically lack nutrients that work to keep our blood sugar balanced, hormones happy and provide an overall feeling of satiation, hence why most of the time we’re still hungry after consuming. This chocolate peanut butter cup fudge recipe sneaks in a ton of nutrients to help keep us satisfied (see below for details).

+ OPTIMAL BALANCE OF PROTEIN, FAT + FIBER

Unlike most holiday desserts, this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge also sneaks in plenty of high quality fats and fiber, that work in tandem with the protein to give our hormones the building blocks they need to do their jobs effectively.

HORMONE BALANCING + HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE INGREDIENTS

+ COLLAGEN PROTEIN POWDER

High quality protein is critical for hormone balance, as hormones are manufactured from amino acids, and without them your hormones aren’t be able to function optimally. 

Unfortunately, there’s a lot of junk out there when it comes to protein sources (especially if you’re looking for it in the form of a powder), as most are quite processed and contain inflammatory ingredients like added sugars and shelf-stabilizing chemicals. My favorite clean protein protein powder is this collagen brand, which is rich in gut-healing compounds like glutamine, glycine, collagen and proline that reduce intestinal inflammation and support your thyroid gland.. **Use my code SOGREEN10 to save. 

If you’re looking for a vegan protein option, this clean hemp protein powder is my preferred option!

+ ORGANIC PEANUT BUTTER W/ MINIMAL INGREDIENTS

Peanut butter contains a high amount of B-vitamins, which work to support liver detoxification in order to move estrogen effectively out of the body. It’s also rich in zinc, making it an ideal food to add during your period, as it will work to remineralize your blood. Make sure to purchase organic peanut butter without any added oils or sugars.

+ DARK CHOCOLATE

Dark chocolate (70% cacao or higher) is rich in magnesium, which helps lower prostaglandins, hormone-like substances that cause cramping. It also supports pituitary health, helping to signal the release of FSH and LH, necessary for a healthy menstrual cycle and fertility. Make sure to choose a brand without any emulsifiers that can disrupt gut and hormone health. This is my absolute FAVE dark chocolate and you can use the code LAUREN to save 15%. 

+ PREBIOTIC FIBER 

This specific type of fiber promotes the growth of healthy gut bacteria, which works to optimize digestion and relieve constipation, metabolize fats, regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation and decrease risk factors like obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. This is my go-to brand and you can use the code SOGREEN10 to save 10%.

HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE RECIPE SWAPS

+ TO MAKE VEGAN CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE

To make this recipe completely vegan, you’ll simply need to pick a protein powder sourced from vegan protein sources such as seeds, nuts or legumes. This is my preferred vegan protein powder brand. **You can also leave out all together.

+ TO MAKE PALEO CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE

To make this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge recipe paleo-friendly, swap the peanut butter for a creamy, organic cashew butter.

+ TO MAKE LOW CARB CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE

While this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge is naturally lower in carbs and high in protein, healthy fats and fiber, you can reduce the net carbohydrates by a 1:1 ratio swap of monk fruit for maple syrup.

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUP FUDGE RECIPE HORMONE HEALTH TIPS

+ USE A CLEAN, ORGANIC, UNSWEETENED PEANUT BUTTER

Peanut butter can get a bad rap, but like anything focusing on the ingredients can make all the difference. I always read labels and look for peanut butter without any added sugar or processed vegetable oils like palm/sunflower oil, which cause inflammation and disrupt hormones as a result. This is my go to clean, organic peanut butter brand.

+ FIND THE RIGHT PROTEIN POWDER  

I’ve said it twice and I’ll say it again, there’s a lot of junk out there when it comes to protein sources (especially if you’re looking for it in the form of a powder), as most are quite processed and contain inflammatory ingredients like added sugars and shelf-stabilizing chemicals. My favorite clean protein protein powder is this collagen brand, which is rich in gut-healing compounds like glutamine, glycine, collagen and proline that reduce intestinal inflammation and support your thyroid gland.. **Use my code SOGREEN10 to save. 

+ ADD IN PREBIOTIC FIBER FOR A GUT-FRIENDLY BOOST

Speaking of gut-friendly, I’m a huge fan of adding in prebiotic fiber to this chocolate peanut butter cup fudge. It doesn’t affect the taste at all, but it does add help promote healthy gut bacteria, which works to optimize digestion and relieve constipation, metabolize fats, regulate blood sugar, manage inflammation and decrease risk factors like obesity, type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome. This is my go-to brand and you can use the code SOGREEN10 to save 10%.

MORE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER RECIPES 

+ FLOURLESS FUDGY PEANUT BUTTER PERIOD BROWNIES

+ SEA SALT + DARK CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER BALLS

+ PEANUT BUTTER HOT CHOCOLATE

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Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fudge

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This chocolate peanut butter cup fudge is so rich, creamy & delicious NO ONE will be able to guess how healthy and nutrient-dense it is!

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• Author: Lauren Chambers

• Servings: 8-12

• Recipe Type: dessert, snack, sweet treat

• Cuisine: American

Ingredients

• For the Dark Chocolate Fudge Layer:
• 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks, this is my favorite clean brand, use code LAUREN to save 15%
• ¼ cup organic coconut oil
• ¼ cup organic full fat canned coconut milk
• ¼ cup organic coconut sugar or maple syrup
• ½ tsp sea salt

• For The Peanut Butter Fudge Layer:
• 1 cup organic creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup organic coconut oil, melted and cooled
• 1/4 cup organic coconut sugar or maple syrup
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup mini, dairy-free dark chocolate peanut butter cups, I like this brand
• Flaky sea salt for topping
• Optional 1 serving collagen protein powder, use code SOGREEN10 to save 10%
• Optional 1 serving prebiotic fiber, use code SOGREEN10 to save 10%

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, combine all dark chocolate layer ingredients and stir continuously until melted. Once thick, creamy and shiny remove from heat and pour into a parchment-lined 8×4 inch loaf pan. Put in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
2. While chocolate layer is chilling, whisk together all peanut butter layer ingredients, except for peanut butter cup toppings, in a medium sized bowl until smooth.
3. Once chocolate layer is set, remove loaf pan and pour peanut butter layer on. Use a spatula to make peanut butter layer even, then place back in the freezer for 10 minutes to harden.
4. After 10 minutes, remove fudge from freezer and sprinkle with chopped mini dark chocolate peanut butter cups. You may have to press them down into the fudge a bit.
5. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt then place back in freezer for an additional 30 minutes to harden.
6. Remove and cut into squares. Option to store in fridge for up to a week or freezer for up to 2 months.

Notes

**You can store fudge in either fridge or freezer for a quick and ready to go sweet treat. I prefer pre-cut in the freezer and just remove 10-15 minutes before eating.

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