Chocolate & Mint Fudge (low-carb, keto, paleo, vegan)

Who doesn’t love fudge, especially this time of year when the holidays are fast approaching? This Keto Cacao Nib Mint Fudge is perfectly sweet and festive without the typical sugar rush and crash.

This fudge is also a great source of healthy fats from almond butter and coconut oil. It’s very filling and provides a great energy boost, especially with the added dark chocolate!

Note that sweeteners can be used to taste. Here's a list of suitable low-carb sweeteners.

Step-by-step

Chop the chocolate into small shards.
Place all ingredients, except cacao nibs, in a small pot over low heat. Melt together stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Once melted pour the mixture into a 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) glass dish, you can line the dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and serving if desired.
Top with cacao nibs and chill until set.
Slice into 12 or more squares to serve. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Recipe

Keto Chocolate & Mint Fudge

★★★★★4.7 (161 ratings)

This festive Keto Cacao Nib Mint Fudge is perfectly sweet and festive without the typical sugar rush and ...

Hands on: 20m
Overall: 2h
Servings: 12

3.2 g
Net carbs: 5.1 g
Protein: 21.4 g
Fat: 233
kcal

Pin Rate

Ingredients makes 12 servings

³/₄ cup smooth almond butter, no oil or sugar added (188 g/ 6.6 oz)
¹/₃ cup virgin coconut oil (73 g/ 2.6 oz)
4 ounces unsweetened dark chocolate (100% cacao), chopped (113 g)
¹/₃ cup powdered Erythritol or Swerve (53 g/ 1.9 oz)
1 tsp sugar-free vanilla extract (you can make your own)
1 ¹/₂ tsp peppermint extract
pinch sea salt or pink Himalayan salt
¹/₃ cup cacao nibs (40 g/ 1.4 oz)

Instructions

Chop the chocolate into small shards.
Place all ingredients, except cacao nibs, in a small pot over low heat. Melt together stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
Once melted pour the mixture into a 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm) glass dish, you can line the dish with parchment paper for easy cleanup and serving if desired.
Top with cacao nibs and chill until set.
Slice into 12 or more squares to serve. Keep in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Nutrition per serving, 1 piece

Carbs 6%Protein 9%Fat 85% of calories

Net carbs: 3.2 g
Total carbs: 10.8 g
Fiber: 3.4 g
Sugars: 0.9 g
Protein: 5.1 g
Fat: 21.4 g
Saturated fat: 9.8 g
Calories: 233 kcal
Sodium: 19 mg · 0.82% RDA
Magnesium: 60 mg · 15.1% RDA
Potassium: 349 mg · 17.4% EMR

Nutrition by ingredient

Per 1 piece	Net carbs	Protein	Fat	kcal
Almond butter (unsweetened)	1.3 g	3.3 g	8.7 g	96
Coconut oil, extra virgin	0 g	0 g	6 g	54
Unsweetened chocolate (cacao paste / liquor)	1 g	1.4 g	5.1 g	61
Erythritol (natural low-carb sweetener)	0.2 g	0 g	0 g	1
Vanilla extract, sugar-free, alcohol-based	0 g	0 g	0 g	1
Natural extract, sugar-free (maple, peppermint, almond, orange, lemon, coconut, cherry, etc.)	0 g	0 g	0 g	1
Salt, pink Himalayan rock salt	0 g	0 g	0 g	0
Cocoa nibs (cacao nibs), organic	0.6 g	0.4 g	1.7 g	19
Total	3.2 g	5.1 g	21.4 g	233

Serving size 1 piece

Gluten free
Dairy free
Egg free
Pork free
Avocado free
Fish free
Shellfish free
Beef free
Pescatarian
Vegetarian
Vegan

Comments & ratings (13)

4.7161 ratings

5 ★132
4 ★22
3 ★2
2 ★4
1 ★1

G-Reg18 January 2018
Your recipes are great!!! Just wanted to confirm that the almond butter you recommend for this recipe is also salt-free. Thanks for all you do!
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor28 January 2018
  Thank you for your kind words!
Lynda2 January 2018
Do not see a way to edit previous post.
Is there away to incorporate cocoa butter so that it is more stable at room temperature
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor3 January 2018
  Hi Lynda, yes, you can partially or fully substitute the coconut oil with cocoa butter. To make it room temperature stable, I'd fully substitute coconut oil with cocoa butter.
Lindsay8 December 2017
It says to put everything except the chocolate - looks like a step has been missed?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor9 December 2017
  Hi Lindsay, it is "except the cacao nibs" (not chocolate) - the chocolate is melted and the cacao nibs are aded in step 4. I hope this helps!
Jasmine4 December 2017
Hey Martina,
Would you happen to be planning an instant pot recipe book?
Jasmine
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor5 December 2017
  Hi Jasmine, I haven't planned any book for next year yet. There will be another book (Beginner's Keto Cookbook + guide) in spring 2018. I think I do need a break after writing 5 books 😊
Helene4 December 2017
Can you make this without the nutbutter? Just leave it out, or does it contribute to the body of the fudge?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor5 December 2017
  I wouldn't leave it out as it makes it creamy. You could use coconut butter or any seed butter if you are avoiding nuts. I hope this helps!
Stark4 December 2017
"Nutritional values (per serving, 1 piece)"
What is the weight of one piece?
1. Martina @ KetoDietAuthor4 December 2017
  That will be the total weight divided by 12 (I did not weigh is but it can easily be calculated).
Cheryl2 December 2017
That fudge looks so delicious!

Keto Chocolate & Mint Fudge

Step-by-step