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Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Fudge

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Made with just coconut oil, honey and cocoa powder, this easy healthy fudge is a snack you can feel good about eating! And hey, it’s even chocolate!
Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Fudge

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Several months ago, some friends of ours came over for the evening and brought along this delicious fudge that they had made.

We all loved how creamy it was and when I discovered that it was made with just 3 healthy, whole food ingredients, I knew I had to get the recipe!

I actually don’t do much snacking, but occasionally the munchies hit or I realize I need a little something to tide me over until the next meal.  And if I don’t have healthy snack options on hand, those homemade cookies in my freezer look way too enticing!  

So, things like No Bake Energy Bites and this healthy chocolate fudge are a huge help!

This fudge is super versatile- you can mix in all kinds of add-ins to suit your taste.

And if you don’t have a blender, no worries!  Simply mix it really well by hand or with a hand mixer.  Using a blender to mix it just helps the ingredients keep from separating as they cool.

Oh and about the coconut oil.  I’m actually not a coconut fan at all.  But since coconut oil has so many health benefits, I really wanted to try it.

So, several years ago after being told that Vitacost’s Extra Virgin Organic Coconut Oil has only a really mild coconut taste, I bought it and loved it!  It’s the only brand that I’ve used since!

Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Fudge 

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4.28 from 18 votes

Easy 3 Ingredient Healthy Fudge

Made with just coconut oil, honey and cocoa powder, this easy healthy fudge is a snack you can feel good about!
Prep Time7 mins
Total Time7 mins
Servings: 24 pieces
Author: ThriftyFrugalMom.com

Ingredients

  • 1 c. coconut oil  (this is the brand we love!)
  • ¾  c. honey
  • 1 c. cocoa powder

Instructions

  • Melt coconut oil.
  • Put melted oil, honey and cocoa powder in blender; blend on high.
  • Pour into wax paper lined pan (I use a 9 by 5 Inch Loaf Pan and it's the perfect size).
  • Chill in fridge or freezer.  Once firm, cut and serve.  Store in fridge.

Notes

VARIATIONS:
 Add vanilla, coffee beans, 2-3 drops peppermint extract, orange zest, nuts, ¼ tsp. sea salt....really, the options are endless!

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Comments

  1. Missy says

    February 19, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I love simple recipes like this! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      February 19, 2015 at 10:13 PM

      Me too, Missy! They are my sanity saver most days. 🙂

      Reply
    • Stef says

      January 8, 2016 at 10:43 AM

      I had issues with the coconut oil separating, leaving a white solidified outside???

      Reply
      • ThriftyFrugalMom says

        January 9, 2016 at 3:09 PM

        Ugh, I’m sorry, Stef! It’s never fun when a recipe doesn’t work out. I never had that happen, but the friend who I got this recipe from had mentioned that it happened a time or two to her. She seemed to think it had something to do with not blending it long enough? If it’s not really edible, I’d probably try to melt it all and blend it again and cool it once more and see if that works.

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        • Claire says

          April 8, 2020 at 5:07 PM

          5 stars
          Absolutely delicious mmmm

          Thank you

          Reply
          • Lydia Beiler says

            April 9, 2020 at 9:56 AM

            You are welcome! So glad you enjoyed it!

        • Shannon says

          December 15, 2020 at 8:08 PM

          5 stars
          Thanks for a fantastic healthier alternative to the traditional highly caloric fudge I usually make over the Holidays! I love this recipe and feel a little less guilty enjoying it. I too noticed the coconut oil solidifying but just continued to blend on a very high speed for about 10 minutes until it was well mixed and it turned out great!

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          • Lydia Beiler says

            December 25, 2020 at 7:35 PM

            Happy to hear that you enjoyed the fudge, Shannon! And thanks too for your tip for helping to get the oil blended in. I don’t know what makes it work for some and not for others but hopefully your comment will help anyone else that is having that issue.

  2. Cydnee says

    February 23, 2015 at 1:00 PM

    Three ingredient fudge?! Hello! Looks and sounds delicious!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:45 AM

      Thanks for hosting the link-up, Cyndee! And yes, this stuff is addictive!

      Reply
  3. Leesha says

    February 26, 2015 at 8:52 AM

    Oh wow! I’m definitely going to have to try this! Fudge with only three healthy ingredients? Bring it on!

    Reply
  4. ThriftyFrugalMom says

    February 26, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    This stuff is a favorite around here. I hadn’t made it in a while and finally got some made again last week. I keep finding my hubby sneaking it from the fridge and the kid’s are constantly begging for a piece. Of course, I’ve had my fair share too! 🙂

    Reply
  5. Monica says

    February 26, 2015 at 11:52 AM

    I’ll be giving this recipe a try, I’m a huge fan of fudge, and this looks so easy it really doesn’t make sense to buy it premade at the grocery store! (not to mention all the extra ingredients thrown into the storebought stuff). Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      February 26, 2015 at 8:57 PM

      I hope you enjoy it, Monica! It’s a bit different than typical fudge, but definitely still sweet and delicious….and healthy, for fudge at least! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Corinne says

    February 26, 2015 at 2:57 PM

    I use all three of those ingredients on a regular basis but never together. I can imagine the rich, sweet creaminess though now that I’m picturing it. Thanks for sharing your recipe. Looking forward to trying it.

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    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      February 26, 2015 at 9:00 PM

      I know, right? When my friend told me what the ingredients were I was like, “Really? I never would have thought of it but it’s so good and makes sense!” Hope you all enjoy it. Ours always disappears rather quickly when I make it!

      Reply
      • Anita James says

        November 22, 2015 at 2:55 PM

        I have tried to make this recipe of healthy fudge ànd cannot get it to turn out. How long do you blend it in the blender? There doesn’t seem to be enough to even fill a Pan with the slurry?

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        • ThriftyFrugalMom says

          November 23, 2015 at 7:25 AM

          Anita, I’m so sorry you can’t get it to turn out. I know how frustrating it is to go to all the work of making something only to have it flop.

          I typically blend the ingredients just long enough to mix them well- in fact, sometimes I don’t even use a blender and just mix it in a bowl. But it definitely gets smoother if I use the blender. As for filling a pan, I usually use an 8×8 pan and it definitely doesn’t fill it. If I use a pan that size, the fudge pieces are maybe 3/4 in. thick. So if you want thicker, pieces you’ll need to use a smaller pan or double the recipe. Hope that helps and hope you can get it to turn out!

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        • ThriftyFrugalMom says

          November 23, 2015 at 9:30 PM

          Anita, I am so sorry! It’s been a while since I made this fudge and after your comment, I got really hungry for it and decided to make a batch. I realized when I was making it, that I don’t use an 8×8 pan at all, but rather I use a 9×5 loaf pan. An 8×8 pan would make it really thin. I updated the post, since it really should have clarified that in the first place. Thanks for your comment and for helping me make this whole recipe a bit more clear.

          Reply
  7. ThriftyFrugalMom says

    February 28, 2015 at 10:40 AM

    Aw, thanks Diana! I hadn’t noticed because I missed the link-up this week due to a rather busy day yesterday. Appreciate the feature and your link-up.

    Reply
  8. Annemarie Craft says

    March 1, 2015 at 3:41 PM

    What size pan? How many servings?

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    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 1, 2015 at 5:32 PM

      Annemarie, sorry, I should have specified that. You really can use any size pan that you want, it will just make it thicker or thinner depending on the pan size. I used an 8×8 pan and it made it about 3/4 in. thick. And the amount of servings again depends on what you want. Since it’s fudge and plenty sweet I prefer to make them just small, bite-sized pieces. I get probably about 22 pieces I’m guessing from one recipe…maybe more.

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      • Annemarie Craft says

        March 1, 2015 at 7:43 PM

        Thank you. I am looking forward to trying this. using 22 servings is comes to 4 weight watcher points a piece.

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        • ThriftyFrugalMom says

          March 1, 2015 at 8:18 PM

          Awesome! And if you make it and love it, don’t forget to share the recipe with your WW friends! 🙂

          Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    March 2, 2015 at 2:33 PM

    I just love the words “healthy” and “fudge” put next to each other. lol I mean, my sweet tooth is very excited!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 2, 2015 at 7:11 PM

      Ha, I know, isn’t it great! The only bad part is that it’s tempting to eat too much since it’s “healthy”. 🙂

      Reply
  10. Lynn @ Riggstown Road says

    March 9, 2015 at 3:57 PM

    Wow! I can’t wait to try this! I love that it’s something my girls can make. Unfortunately, I don’t like coconut, but they do. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 9, 2015 at 8:21 PM

      Aren’t easy recipes like this awesome? And I honestly don’t really care for the flavor of coconut myself, but depending on the coconut oil you use, it actually doesn’t have much of a coconut flavor. (Like the one I linked to in my post.) So, you might want to get brave and try a tiny sliver yourself. You just might be surprised to find that you like it! 😉

      Reply
  11. Adoring Family says

    March 9, 2015 at 6:23 PM

    These sound amazingly delicious, healthy and easy! I will pin and make this for sure!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 9, 2015 at 8:25 PM

      It is absolutely all three of those things! And addicting too. My hubby usually doesn’t have a thing for sweets but he keeps sneaking pieces of this fudge and I’m actually not getting that much myself! 😉

      Reply
  12. Heather says

    March 9, 2015 at 10:29 PM

    Oooho, I’ve made this before and it is SO good!

    LOVE coconut oil. Thanks so much for the reminder that I need to make this again.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 9, 2015 at 10:42 PM

      I know! My batch is about gone and it’s on my to-do list to make again.

      Reply
      • Heather says

        May 12, 2015 at 6:05 PM

        Perhaps it should just be on a regular rotation list! This is one recipe that is difficult to get tired of.

        Reply
  13. Andrea Mitchael says

    March 17, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I love those simple clean ingredients! This looks like a winner 🙂 I’m pinning and trying this for sure!

    Reply
  14. Bridget says

    April 18, 2015 at 10:29 AM

    Only 3 ingredients?! I’m intrigued by this. I want to give it a try tomorrow.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      April 19, 2015 at 8:46 PM

      I hope you enjoy it, Bridget!

      Reply
  15. Emily says

    April 27, 2015 at 9:19 AM

    I have a very similar recipe that I enjoy. I hadn’t thought of your list of variations though! Thanks. 🙂

    Reply
  16. Anita Ojeda says

    April 27, 2015 at 10:21 AM

    Sounds delicious! I’m a fan of all things chocolate, so I’ll definitely give this a try :).

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:29 PM

      Yes, chocolate is always yummy….and healthy chocolate? Well, it’s a no-brainer! 🙂

      Reply
  17. Maegan Dockery says

    April 27, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    Oh, yum! I am always looking for healthy sweet treats! I will definitely be trying these–and thank you for the tip about the coconut oil. I’m not a coconut fan, either, but I think this one sounds pretty good!!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      April 27, 2015 at 3:30 PM

      You are welcome, Maegan! I was so excited when I found the Vitacost coconut oil because I could finally use a healthy oil and like it!

      Reply
  18. Jenny says

    May 14, 2015 at 4:25 PM

    oh my goodness, those look delicious!!

    Reply
  19. Elise @frugalfarmwife.com says

    June 22, 2015 at 10:20 AM

    YUM! I will totally be making this! Such an easy chocolate fix with no refined sugar!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      June 22, 2015 at 10:48 AM

      Yes, it’s such a yummy, mostly healthy snack. I need to get myself some more coconut oil so that I can make it again!

      Reply
  20. Nina Lewis says

    September 17, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    This fudge sounds truly amazing!! Coconut oil. Who knew? And it sounds so easy to make.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      September 17, 2015 at 10:07 AM

      It is super easy to make, Nina, as well as a great way to get some healthy coconut oil into your diet.

      Reply
  21. Lauren Gaskill says

    September 17, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    YUM! And only three ingredients? Pinning!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      September 21, 2015 at 11:11 AM

      Simple sometimes is just better, you know? 🙂 Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  22. Bonbon says

    September 19, 2015 at 8:00 PM

    Wow, this looks delicious and easy. I love fudge so can’t wait to try.

    Reply
  23. Julie says

    November 28, 2015 at 1:31 PM

    I get both kinds of coconut oil because sometimes I do like the flavor in some recipes, but there is also flavor-free coconut oil that has no discernible flavor at all.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      November 28, 2015 at 10:17 PM

      Yes, I’m sure if you don’t mind the flavor, for some things the flavorful coconut oil would be great!

      Reply
  24. Michelle says

    January 10, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    How long until it hardens in fridge and/or freezer?

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      January 10, 2016 at 8:51 PM

      Michelle, it won’t get super hard, but it will “set” and become firm and easier to cut into pieces. I’m not entirely sure how long to tell you, but if you put it in the freezer, I’m thinking an hour or two should be good. The fridge will obviously take a little longer.

      Reply
  25. Kristel says

    March 9, 2016 at 2:05 PM

    Can I use agave I stead of honey? Or is honey critical? I don’t have any honey at the moment, but I have agave!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 9, 2016 at 7:50 PM

      I’m kind of thinking the honey is probably pretty crucial since it is kind of what helps bind the fudge together. But I really don’t have experience using agave either, so I’m not totally sure how much it’s consistency differs from honey. If it is pretty thick like honey, I’d say you could probably sub it. If not, I’m guessing that it wouldn’t work the greatest. Of course, if you don’t care if it’s not a fudge like texture, you could try it and just eat it with a spoon instead. 🙂

      Reply
      • Kristel says

        March 10, 2016 at 11:23 PM

        Thanks! Agave is a bit more runny than honey. I’ll buy some honey 🙂 although I’m not opposed to eating with a spoon either haha

        Reply
  26. Liz says

    February 27, 2017 at 10:48 PM

    I also had the separation problem. I think its either because i got the oil too hot or mixed it too long. The result was a huge mess. I wont try this again.

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      March 8, 2017 at 11:45 AM

      Liz, I’m sorry that you had problems with your fudge wanting to separate. I’ve only had that happen once and I think it was because I overmixed it. (It wasn’t bad though and was still very edible.) I know it’s not fun to make a recipe and not have it turn out!

      Reply
  27. Courtney Rogers says

    November 27, 2018 at 12:18 PM

    Can I use maple syrup instead of honey? I know my one year old will want some if she sees us eating it and I’m not comfortable giving her honey yet 😊

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      November 28, 2018 at 12:14 AM

      I’ve never tried subbing maple syrup, so I have no idea if it would work. The consistency of maple syrup is much thinner than honey most times, so it might not set as well? But I’m not sure! My guess is that it would taste good, but might not be actual fudge consistency and need to be eaten with a spoon. If you get brave enough to try it, I’d love to know how it worked!

      Reply
  28. Raquel says

    January 8, 2020 at 11:29 AM

    5 stars
    Don’t let the idea of fudge scare you–it’s easier than you’d think!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      January 16, 2020 at 6:52 PM

      For sure! Traditional fudge recipes can be a bit challenging since you need to get everything the correct temp. But this one is so easy!

      Reply
  29. Jenni says

    January 10, 2020 at 9:27 PM

    5 stars
    Three ingredient fudge sounds awesome! I am putting this on my list of things to try soon!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      January 16, 2020 at 6:51 PM

      Awesome it is! So easy and delicious.

      Reply
  30. Wendy O'Neal says

    January 22, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    5 stars
    I wasn’t 100% sold on the idea of a healthy fudge…but this was delicious and so easy too. Loved it!

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      January 23, 2020 at 6:00 PM

      I know, Wendy! Healthy and fudge don’t sound like they are meant to go together, right? So glad you loved it!

      Reply
  31. Lara Dillon says

    January 23, 2020 at 2:26 PM

    Hey I just wondered if anyone has done a nutritional breakdown of how many calories and carbs etc…are in this recipe?

    Reply
    • ThriftyFrugalMom says

      January 23, 2020 at 5:59 PM

      Hey Lara, I don’t have that. But you can always use My Fitness Pal to figure out what you are wanting to know.

      Reply
  32. robyn says

    May 31, 2020 at 4:32 PM

    Hi,
    Is there a way you can tell me how many calories and WW points are in a serving of the three ingredient fudge? My Dr. wants me to count calories.

    Reply
    • Lydia Beiler says

      May 31, 2020 at 6:06 PM

      I don’t know offhand, but this online recipe calorie calculator might help. I don’t know how to determine the WW points though.

      Reply

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