This healthy fudge recipe is made with extra virgin coconut oil, honey, and a few other common pantry ingredients.  It's easy, and this is a tasty way to get the health benefits of extra virgin coconut oil and raw honey, which I'll tell you more about at the bottom of the page.  If you use the butter, the coconut flavor is very mild and not really noticeable.  Though this isn't a traditional 'holiday' fudge recipe, it packs a really amazing chocolate punch, and is more of a 'fill the craving' type of recipe, using ingredients that make you feel better about an afternoon chocolate splurge.

Check out the variations below for fun ways to dress up this basic recipe.

1/2 c. extra virgin coconut oil, gently warmed to a liquid
1/2 c. butter, softened (for a very subtle coconut taste...or you can just use another 1/2 c. coconut oil if you want to really bring out the coconut flavor)
1/2 c. natural peanut butter
cocoa to taste-I used dark cocoa
raw honey to taste

Put all ingredients into an 8x8 or 9x9 glass dish. Mix well with a fork. It will look like watery chocolate syrup. Taste it to make sure it's sweet and chocolatey enough and then adjust the cocoa and honey.  Mix it really well, as the honey can separate out. Refrigerate until firm. Cut into small squares, and enjoy!  I store extras in the fridge.

This is a really tasty treat, but it's best to start with just a few small pieces a day, allowing your body to gradually adjust. Overindulging can cause unpleasant side effects (a 'cleanse' if you will).

Variations:  There are several *delicious* ways to vary this recipe...
  • Mint Fudge recipe-add a drop of peppermint oil to the mix.
  • 'Peanut Butter Cup' fudge recipe- hold the 1/2 cup of peanut butter out of the recipe.  Pour only half of the fudge into the pan, and then chill to harden.  Top with peanut butter, and then pour on the remaining fudge mix.  Chill to set.
  • Chocolate Orange Fudge- Add a drop or two of orange oil to the mix (I love NOW brand therapeutic grade essential oils).
  • 'Almond Joy' fudge recipe- Substitute coconut oil for peanut butter in fudge recipe above.  Add all ingredients but cocoa powder, and scoop out about a half cup of sweetened coconut mixture.  If desired, stir in shredded coconut to the reserved half cup.  Add cocoa powder to original mix, and pour half of the chocolate mix into pan and chill.  When first layer is hardened, pour on coconut layer, and stud with almonds.  Chill to firm, and top with remaining chocolate mixture.
  • 'Mounds' fudge recipe- Follow instructions above for almond joy fudge, but omit almonds.
  • Nutty Fudge Recipe- follow original recipe, but stir in 1/3 cup chopped nuts. 
  • Crunchy Double Chocolate fudge recipe- Follow original recipe, and top with cacao nibs.  Alone, they don't taste that impressive, but on top of your fudge, they add a crisp, deep cocoa flavor that's really yummy!

And here is your printable fudge recipe with coconut oil.

Star Ingredients in the Coconut Oil Fudge Recipe:

Extra Virgin Coconut Oil has anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-microbial benefits from the high concentrations of lauric acid.  I actually like to use it on my skin as well, but some find it 'drying'.  It is a saturated fat, but it is a rich source of healthy medium chain fatty acids (MCFA).  These are thought to benefit metabolism and digestion, nutrient absorption, heart health, 'good cholesterol' levels, and more, according to nutritionist and biochemist, Dr. Mary G. Enig. 
According to a study published in "The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition" in 2005, MCFAs, increase energy and promote a 'full' feeling faster than long chain fatty acids. Coconut oil would be a great choice to replace other fats in the diet.  It helps slow down the emptying of the stomach, but is easily digested and sent to the liver as fuel, making it far less likely to be stored as fat. 
Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/117427-extra-virgin-coconut-oil-benefits/#ixzz1kjAq0Ed0
I buy mine locally at the Dekalb Farmer's Market, or I like the Nutiva brand, which I buy through Amazon here:



Raw Honey is another amazing food.  If you've only ever had grocery store honey, you have to treat yourself to a taste of real honey.  There are many different flavors.  Tupelo and orange blossom are my favorites, so far.  Raw honey has amazing health benefits, both for internal use, and also for use on the skin.  It's amazing for healing burned skin, and is even effective in healing MRSA infections (1).   Nutritionally, honey is loaded with mineral, vitamins, enzymes, and amazing taste and sweetness.  I love to buy it locally, and I know several friends and family members who use it to help with seasonal allergies. 

Cacao Nibs are simply crushed cocoa beans.  They are not at all sweet, but they're LOADED with antioxidant flavonoids.  In fact, they're higher than any other known food, including blueberries and green tea.  I love them for the crunchy texture...it's a velvety crunch that lends itself perfectly to recipes where there is already enough sweetness.  This is what they look like, and this is a GREAT price through Amazon for organic cacao nibs!
(Full disclosure: if you click the links and purchase these items, it is through my affiliate account...so thank you!)


Peanut Butter adds a bit of creaminess and protein to the mix.



1.  Honey heals MRSA infections: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17927079


Let me know if you try it, and what you think!