AIP Friendly Carob Coconut Fudge
Rich, creamy, and deeply satisfying, this fudge delivers everything you want from an indulgent treat without a single ingredient that conflicts with autoimmune protocol guidelines. Coconut butter and coconut oil form a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth base, while carob powder stands in beautifully for chocolate — bringing that familiar deep, slightly sweet earthiness without the nightshade or seed concerns that make conventional fudge off-limits. A touch of honey, vanilla powder, and ground Ceylon cinnamon round out the flavor so it tastes genuinely decadent, not like a compromise. The whole thing comes together in one saucepan with about five minutes of active effort, then the fridge does the rest. Optional unsweetened shredded coconut pressed into the top adds a little texture and makes each piece look bakery-worthy. With 16 pieces per batch, this is an ideal recipe to make ahead and keep on hand for the week when you need something sweet that you can actually trust. Store-bought "clean" treats rarely clear every hurdle, so having a batch of this in the fridge is genuinely a relief.
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16 servings
- 1 cup coconut butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup carob powder
- 3 tbsp honey
Ingredient noteAIP restricts added sweeteners, but small occasional amounts of unrefined honey are accepted on the protocol; the ~1/2 teaspoon per serving here likely stays within that limited allowance. If you prefer to always avoid honey, please tap it and change its rating to Red.
- ½ tsp vanilla powder
- ¼ tsp ground ceylon cinnamon
- ¼ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ cup unsweetened shredded coconut (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy lifting.
- 2
Combine the coconut butter and coconut oil in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring with a rubber spatula until both are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and pourable, about 3–4 minutes.
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