This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is filled with protein, low carb and sugar free!
Who loves fudge??? Of course eating fudge on a daily basis is totally unrealistic when trying to watch, maintain or lose weight right? Not when it’s protein fudge like in this recipe!! You can enjoy a couple of pieces of fudge each day for a snack because it’s low carb, sugar free and high in protein in one little piece!
This fudge just happened. I had no plans on making a fudge for you or me. It was a complete accident. Or one might call it a failed recipe that actually turned even better than expected. This recipe has been made twice and both times I changed it somewhat to make a protein bar. I wanted something filled with protein, without sugar, homemade, better than you could buy in the health food stores, and easy to grab and go for busy afternoons with my kids. Well after two attempts I gave up the bar idea and it’s now the fudge you see here. The texture is completely like typical fudge so why try to change an already good thing right? I will try again with a protein bar, but this is a good start!
Do you see that yummy swirl chunk of peanut butter in there?! That is something that needs to happen and you just can’t get that from powdered peanut butter. But of course I know some of you might try it in order to reduce the calories and fat and that is your prerogative. š
How could anyone not like chocolate and peanut butter is beyond my comprehension, just sayin’. If you doĀ have a peanut allergy, this could easily be changed to almond butter and almonds on top instead or even a sunbutterĀ spread and topped with sunflower seeds!
Ā Notes on Recipe:
- Nutrition info not including optional peanut topping.
- I have not tried using powdered peanut butter here and I don’t think I would suggest it as the real peanut butter gives the fudge the creamiest texture. I’d be hesitant to use powdered as it’s dry and might completely change the texture.
- If you can not find a whey protein powder that is made with stevia, try to find one without added sugars. If you do have a protein powder with some sort of sugar in it, you may not need any stevia drops at all.
- You can always justĀ taste and adjust sweetnessĀ before spreading into loaf pan.
- For a nut free version use a sunbutter spread made from sunflower seedsĀ and sunflower seeds sprinkled over the top.
- Keep refrigerated!
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Fudge
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup crunchy natural peanut butter, no sugar added
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5-10 drops chocolate stevia
- 4 scoops chocolate whey protein powder sweetened with stevia
- 2/3 cup flaxseed meal
- 1/4 cup unsweetened almond milk
- optional topping:1/4 cup chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Melt 1/4 cup peanut butter with coconut oil.
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Stir in vanilla extract and stevia. Taste and adjust sweetener.
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In another bowl whisk together protein powder, flax and milk until incorporated.
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Stir protein powder mixture into wet ingredients.
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Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and pour mixture into loaf pan.
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Spread to even out and sprinkle optional chopped peanuts in top.
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Refrigerate until hardened, about an hour.
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Lift parchment out onto a cutting board and cut fudge into 24 squares.
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Keep refrigerated.
Recipe Notes
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2*
Leigh Anne says
February 25, 2014 at 9:45 amOh yummy! These look amazing! My sister-in-law (also my BFF) recently told me she didn’t care for PB or PB & chocolate…..what?!? I told her I wasn’t sure we could still be friends…..lol! This recipe is right up my alley š
Brenda says
February 25, 2014 at 2:26 pmLOL, no way Leigh Anne, really?? Oh that is just sinful LOL!! Thank you!
Kelly Martin says
February 25, 2014 at 10:28 amHi, this looks fantastic as do all your recipes, but I really really wish you would include something to sweeten with instead of stevia, at least add an alternative by the stevia ingredient. Most of your sweet recipes include stevia and my taste-buds hate the stuff. I am happy to replace with some other alternative.
Brenda says
February 25, 2014 at 2:28 pmHave you ever tried stevia in any of my recipes? If my picky hubby who hates stevia doesn’t find an aftertaste, and I would most certainly share it if he did, then you may find you actually can’t notice it either and may even like it. I’m sure you could use a few tablespoons of honey it this recipe instead of stevia.
Kristy @ Southern In Law says
February 25, 2014 at 3:28 pmThis looks amazing! Peanut butter and chocolate are the perfect combo!
Charlotte Moore says
February 25, 2014 at 10:36 pmWellllll, I have never been fond of peanut butter and chocolate either. However, this really looks good. I like chocolate with nuts or coconut alot.
Jusztina Pap-MednyƔnszki says
February 26, 2014 at 9:58 amHi Brenda,
I was searching for the net for this chocolate whey protein powder (whether it is found in my country, Hungary) and I found that it’s a workout supplement for pro sportsmen. Is that right? Can you replace it with something else?
Thanks for your answer,
Jusztina
Grammy Laurie says
February 26, 2014 at 10:08 amThis is AMAZING! I am so thankful for you and BLESSED to find your site.
You are a WONDERFUL woman to share all of your research and knowledge with us.
It is making it so much easier to change to Sugar-Free
THANK YOU!
Brenda says
February 26, 2014 at 2:22 pmThanks so much! Glad you find my recipes helpful!
Angela Galinski says
February 26, 2014 at 10:57 amI have never seen chocolate stevia anywhere- can I just use regular liquid drops? Also- does the whey protein need to be sweetened & if so, can I sweeten myself with some Swerve (erythritol). It is difficult to find what I DO have on hand of these 2 ingredients for lo carb baking, now you’re throwing more of a twist at me? lol š
Brenda says
February 26, 2014 at 2:22 pmHI Angela, I usually buy my flavored stevia’s online at iherb.com and my coupon code is YAJ035 if you’d like to use it. My whey protein was sweetened with stevia so if you can find something that has no sugar added, all the better and sweeten it yourself!
Amy says
March 1, 2014 at 10:31 pmThese sound wonderful, but would there be a substitute for the whey powder? Our daughter is dairy-free and is there maybe another kind of protein powder? Would love to get a similar result.
Kate says
March 8, 2014 at 6:52 amThese look so yummy! Could I use rice protein powder in place of whey? I can’t have whey. Thank you!
Brenda says
March 8, 2014 at 8:35 amI’m not sure, I’ve never tried the rice protein powder, does it taste similar? I think it should work though, please let me know if you try it.
Brenda Warren says
April 22, 2014 at 8:35 amI really want to try this recipe, but I would like to know how big is a scoop of protein powder? lol
Brenda says
April 22, 2014 at 12:46 pmMine is about 1/4 cup.
Kate says
July 22, 2014 at 4:04 amHi there,
I have recently been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes, and as an avid cook/baker/sweet tooth etc, am looking for some recipes like this to use!
I just bought a vanilla flavoured soy protein powder – it is rather unpleasant to drink, but is there any way it could work in this recipe? Thank you,
Kate (from New Zealand)
Brenda says
July 23, 2014 at 6:00 amI don’t use soy but I think it could work just as the protein powder I used.
Erin says
August 18, 2014 at 11:49 amCan you use creamy pb instead of chunky?
Brenda says
August 18, 2014 at 3:31 pmsure!
Kellie says
June 10, 2015 at 12:42 amHi I was just wondering how many grams your protein scoop is? For the 4 scoops of protein as every protein powder scoop is different so its hard to guess an accurate measurement. Or even what the conversion is to a cup :)?
Thank you
Kellie
Brenda says
June 10, 2015 at 7:46 amMy scoop is 1/3 of a cup.
Megan says
July 2, 2015 at 5:00 pmAre the liquid chocolate stevia drops necessary for the recipe to turn out correctly? Or just for added chocolate goodness?
Brenda says
July 3, 2015 at 7:00 amChocolate goodness š
Deb says
February 22, 2018 at 9:24 amCould you use swerve instead of stevia?
Brenda says
February 22, 2018 at 11:56 amSure I think the confectioners style is the best so it’s not gritty.