{"id":24752,"date":"2013-12-18T09:00:03","date_gmt":"2013-12-18T14:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/?p=24752"},"modified":"2020-01-22T08:36:49","modified_gmt":"2020-01-22T13:36:49","slug":"quick-and-healthy-fudge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/quick-and-healthy-fudge\/","title":{"rendered":"Quick and Healthy Fudge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-24925\" title=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Quick_and_Healthy_Fudge.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Quick_and_Healthy_Fudge.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Quick_and_Healthy_Fudge-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>By contributing writer <a target = \"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/17Q04TM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Tessa<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p>I was never a huge fan of fudge when I was growing up.\u00a0 Even then, when Captain Crunch Berries was one of my favorite cereals, I thought it was<em> too<\/em> sweet (who knows?!)\u00a0 Back then it had marshmallow creme. I don&#8217;t even know WHAT ingredients are in that today?!<\/p>\n<p>Doing a quick Google search reveals popular recipes with eye-popping amounts of white sugar (3+ cups!!)&#8230;.no thanks!<\/p>\n<p>Here is a simple, quick and healthy fudge that is rich and chocolatey without being cloyingly sweet and super bad for you.\u00a0 Most important are the real food ingredients!\u00a0 So make something fancy this holiday season to impress someone.\u00a0 They don&#8217;t have to know it required almost no effort!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24774 size-full\" title=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"499\" height=\"333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633.jpg 499w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-29181\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"29181\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-compact\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/12\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-150x150 size-150x150\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/12\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/12\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/12\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-4633-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/wprm_print\/quick-healthy-fudge-dairy-free-2\" style=\"color: #444444;background-color: #ffffff;border-color: #777777;border-radius: 0px;padding: 5px 5px;\" class=\"wprm-recipe-print wprm-recipe-link wprm-print-recipe-shortcode wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-print-wide-button wprm-recipe-link-wide-button wprm-color-accent\" data-recipe-id=\"29181\" data-template=\"\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-icon wprm-recipe-print-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><g ><path fill=\"#444444\" d=\"M19,5.09V1c0-0.552-0.448-1-1-1H6C5.448,0,5,0.448,5,1v4.09C2.167,5.569,0,8.033,0,11v7c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h4v4c0,0.552,0.448,1,1,1h12c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-4h4c0.552,0,1-0.448,1-1v-7C24,8.033,21.833,5.569,19,5.09z M7,2h10v3H7V2z M17,22H7v-9h10V22z M18,10c-0.552,0-1-0.448-1-1c0-0.552,0.448-1,1-1s1,0.448,1,1C19,9.552,18.552,10,18,10z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> Print Recipe<\/a>\n\t\n\t\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Quick & Healthy Fudge \u2013 Dairy Free<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 5px;\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-faded wprm-recipe-author-label\">Author: <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\">tessa<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe-29181-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-29181-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"29181\" data-servings=\"0\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fat<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">coconut oil, Earth Balance, butter, or ghee I used 1\/2 cup coconut oil + 1\/2 cup Earth Balance soy-free buttery cubes<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=Earth%20Balance%20soy-free%20buttery%20cubes%20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps\" target=\"_blank\">unsweetened cocoa powder<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">This is a KEY ingredient. Use a high quality cocoa. I like <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=Earth%20Balance%20soy-free%20buttery%20cubes%20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps\" target=\"_blank\">Dagoba<\/a><\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3\/4 - 1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">granulated sweetener<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste (I used xylitol, palm sugar, and some liquid stevia. Regular cane sugar will work too. Choose what works for you and your tastebuds.)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoons<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla extract<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">or other other flavor<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1\/4 - 1\/2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">to taste<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Optional add in's: natural corn-free <a href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/s\/?_encoding=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=390957&amp;field-keywords=Earth%20Balance%20soy-free%20buttery%20cubes%20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;tag=thehaphou-20&amp;url=search-alias%3Daps\" target=\"_blank\">peppermint candy canes<\/a><\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-faded\">crushed, chopped toasted nuts, tart dried fruits, cocoa nibs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-29181-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-29181-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"29181\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-bold wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Instructions<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29181-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a medium sauce pan over low heat, place all ingredients and whisk only until the fats are just melted and the sugar is dissolved.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29181-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Pour into a parchment lined 8 x 8 inch pan. You could also use various candy molds for festive shapes.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29181-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Chill in the fridge until firm and set, at least an hour.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-29181-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Cut into squares, or use some festive cookie cutters and enjoy!<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24772 size-full\" title=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" src=\"\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-9366.jpg\" alt=\"Quick and Healthy Fudge | The Happy Housewife\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-9366.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/files\/2013\/11\/Healthier-Vegan-Fudge-Easy-9366-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>More from The Happy Housewife<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/easy-fudge-making-tips\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Easy Fudge Making Tips<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/snickers-fudge\/\">Snickers Fudge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/fudge\/\">No Fail Fudge<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/thehappyhousewife.com\/cooking\/author\/tessa\/\">More recipes from Tessa<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By contributing writer Tessa I was never a huge fan of fudge when I was growing up.\u00a0 Even then, when Captain Crunch Berries was one of my favorite cereals, I thought it was too sweet (who knows?!)\u00a0 Back then it had marshmallow creme. 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