Artificial Food Coloring Free Carob Coconut Fudge
Rich, deeply chocolatey-tasting fudge that skips the cocoa entirely — carob brings its own naturally sweet, earthy depth that pairs beautifully with the creamy coconut base. Every single ingredient here is clean and straightforward: coconut butter, coconut oil, honey, warm Ceylon cinnamon, and a whisper of vanilla powder. There are no synthetic dyes, no artificial colorings, and no mystery additives hiding in the list — just whole-food pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. That matters more than it might seem, because conventional fudge and chocolate confections are surprisingly common offenders when it comes to added colorants and artificial flavoring agents. This version sets up firm and sliceable straight from the fridge, and the optional shredded coconut on top gives it a little texture and a gorgeous rustic finish. It's the kind of treat you can hand to kids or bring to a gathering without mentally scanning the label for anything questionable. Simple to make, genuinely satisfying, and completely free of anything that doesn't belong.
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16 servings
- 1 cup coconut butter
- ½ cup coconut oil
- ⅓ cup carob powder
- 3 tbsp honey
- 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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