--- title: Easy Vegan Chocolate Fudge description: Rich, decadent vegan chocolate fudge made with 4 wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates. 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No one will know they're gluten-free, and vegan! Perfect to serve at parties or as a holiday gift. *   Holy fudge! Rich, decadent, and indulgent, this **Vegan Chocolate Fudge** will melt in your mouth. We're switching a few things up from traditional fudge to make these **vegan, gluten-free, nut-free,** and **100% delicious 👅**   All you need are four simple ingredients to make a batch of this fudge delight. One being our [Cocoa Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) 😍 A decadent, vegan chocolate syrup that will remind you of the classic Hersey's syrup. The ingredients? Organic *medjool dates, organic cocoa, water, sea salt. *Yea, it's pretty amazing 😉 ![vegan chocolate fudge](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/F794A9D1-6FA8-4127-BD65-7AEBFA482E2E.jpeg?width=3024&height=2884&name=F794A9D1-6FA8-4127-BD65-7AEBFA482E2E.jpeg) ## Why this fudge is so great If the photos don't speak for themselves...there are a few more reasons why. - Made with **better-for-you ingredients** like coconut milk, Joolies date syrup, and coconut oil. - With the holiday's coming up, they make a **perfect gift** or **addition to your holiday spread.**  - Give you **indulgence** *without* the sugar hangover. - The perfect smooth and **creamy texture**, it's not crumbly or soupy.  - **Easy to make**! You don't have to be a baker or cook to nail this one😉 ![easy vegan chocolate fudge](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/9D24349F-9BE1-4EE9-8F02-C0E930B77C2B.jpeg?width=2659&height=2697&name=9D24349F-9BE1-4EE9-8F02-C0E930B77C2B.jpeg) ## Ingredients you'll need: 1. 1. **Coconut Milk** - It's important to get the full-fat version to get the creaminess we all love. Naturally, the coconut milk separates which works in our favor, since we only need the top cream portion. Be sure to justscoop out the cream and leave the liquid. 2. [Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - The only *natural *sweetener needed. A decadent, vegan chocolate syrup that will remind you of indulgent Hersey's syrup. Plus, you still [maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date](https://blog.joolies.com/6-health-benefits-of-dates) in the syrup form!  3. **Dark Chocolate Chips** - We recommend using a dark chocolate without fillers, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and stuff like that (it melts a whole ton easier without it and is much better for your health)! Some of our favorites are [Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels ](https://enjoylifefoods.com/collections/chocolate/products/dark-chocolate-morsels-3?variant=20209503928431)and [Hu dark chocolate gems](https://hukitchen.com/products/hu-gems?gclid=Cj0KCQjwg8n5BRCdARIsALxKb96HcW-RBoUWFqonvzELEbklffMeMyX0ZQbPq7d8VmCSvYwKDfCpWOwaAqwmEALw_wcB&interval=1&purchase_type=one-time&variant=31660162678857) 4. Unrefined Coconut Oil - Adding a little bit of this helps to create that rich and decadent texture. Plus coconut oil also [contains healthy fatty acids called MCTs which promote brain function.](https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-coconut-oil)*Note: refined coconut oil has zero coconut taste while unrefined does have a coconut taste.*  5. **Vanilla Extract** - This helps to enhance and compliment the other flavors. 6. **Marshmallows or Flakey Sea Salt** - These are just the cherry on top for a little extra something! Sprinkles would also be a fun, festive topping. ![easy vegan fudge](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/B2F911BA-5CB4-4CDA-BF90-8FFAA35BBFCA.jpeg?width=597&height=525&name=B2F911BA-5CB4-4CDA-BF90-8FFAA35BBFCA.jpeg) If you make this decadent dessert, be sure to tag us on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jooliesdates/) and [Pinterest](https://www.pinterest.com/jooliesdates/overview/) so we can see all your date-able date recipe recreations! And you can always comment below!   ## Other Easy Chocolatey Sweets You'll love: - [Lazy Chocolate Turtles](https://blog.joolies.com/lazy-chocolate-turtles) - [Vegan S'mores Brownies](https://blog.joolies.com/vegan-smores-brownies) - [Chocolate Caramel Dipped Pretzels](https://blog.joolies.com/chocolate-caramel-dipped-pretzels) - [Vegan Chocolate Truffles](https://blog.joolies.com/vegan-chocolate-truffles) - [Date Sweetened Vegan Hot Chocolate](https://blog.joolies.com/date-sweetened-vegan-hot-chocolate)    ![vegan chocolate fudge](https://blog.joolies.com/hs-fs/hubfs/vegan%20chocolate%20fudge.png?width=480&height=1200&name=vegan%20chocolate%20fudge.png)   ## Easy Vegan Chocolate Fudge Vegan, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free - prep time: 25 minutes - chill time: 2 hours - total time: 2.5 hours **Servings: 12**   **INGREDIENTS:**   - 1/2 cup full fat coconut milk - 1 cup dark chocolate chips - 2 tbsp coconut oil (unrefined) - 1/3 cup [Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup](https://blog.joolies.com/https/blog.joolies.com/bittersweet-goodbye-to-joolies-date-syrup) - 1 tsp vanilla extract - optional: flakey sea salt, marshmallows, or sprinkles for topping.    **DIRECTIONS:** 1. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. 2. In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, coconut cream, coconut oil, and cocoa date syrup over low heat. Continually stir the pan until the mixture is smooth, then remove from heat.  3. Pour fudge mixture into lined baking dish and add toppings if desired. Pop in the fridge for 2 hours until the fudge  is set and firm. 4. 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All Rights Reserved  |  [Design](https://310creative.com/) ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Recipe", "@id": "https://blog.joolies.com/vegan-chocolate-truffles", "image": "https://blog.joolies.com/hubfs/5CAA1B8B-1409-4C5B-9941-A01596A837F5-576BF232-2B0E-424C-94AA-EE80601D6E74.jpg", "name": "Vegan Chocolate Truffles", "datePublished": "2020-11-03", "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Abby" }, "keywords": [ "vegan", "paleo", "vegetarian", "gluten-free", "dairy-free", "soy-free", "grain-free", "egg-free", "peanut-free", "refined sugar free" ], "description": "Rich, decadent vegan chocolate truffles made with simple, wholesome ingredients and naturally sweetened with dates. No one will know they're paleo, vegan, and refined sugar-free. We gotta brag for a second...we really nailed this one. Rich, decadent, and indulgent, these Vegan Chocolate Truffles will take you right to nirvana--all thanks to our Cocoa Date Syrup 😍 A decadent, vegan chocolate syrup that will remind you of the classic Hersey's syrup. The ingredients? Organic medjool dates, organic cocoa, water, sea salt. Yea, it's pretty amazing 😉 Truffles are made with a chocolate ganache filling, which is made up of chocolate and cream, but we're switching a few things up to make these vegan, paleo, refined sugar-free, and 100% delicious 👅 All you need are a few simple ingredients to make a batch of these fudgy truffles. The two star ingredients here are Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup and Joi Almond Nutbase. You might be wondering, isn't that just like almond butter? Nope! This is an almond nutbase, with one ingredient: blanched California almonds. Blanched almonds have had the skin removed, which affects the flavor and aesthetic. By removing the skins, the almonds will have a less bitter and dry feeling, which makes it the perfect base for our truffles. You can check out our friends on social @addjoi 😊 Why these truffles are so great If the photos don't speak for themselves...there are a few more reasons why. Contain no refined sugar, but are naturally sweetened with Joolies date syrup. With the holiday's coming up, they make a perfect gift or addition to your holiday spread. Give you indulgence without the sugar hangover. Easy to make! You don't have to be a baker or cook to nail this one😉 Ingredients you'll need: Coconut Milk It's important to get the full-fat version to get the creaminess we all love. Be sure to use the cream and water when adding to the saucepan. Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup The only natural sweetener needed. A decadent, vegan chocolate syrup that will remind you of indulgent Hersey's syrup. Plus, you still maintain all the nutrient and health benefits of a medjool date in the syrup form! Dark Chocolate Chips We recommend using a dark chocolate without fillers, preservatives, artificial sweeteners, and stuff like that (it melts a whole ton easier without it and is much better for your health)! Some of our favorites are Enjoy Life dark chocolate morsels and Hu dark chocolate gems 🍫 Joi Almond Nutbase This serves as part of the base to our truffles without an overbearing almond flavor and helps create the fudgy texture. Coconut Oil Adding a little bit of this into the filling and coating will create that rich and decadent texture. Plus coconut oil also contains healthy fatty acids called MCTs which promote brain function. Cocoa Powder This adds a deeper, more decadent chocolate flavor to our fudge filling! You can substitute for raw cacao powder if needed, but we love the ones from Thrive Market and Santa Barbara Chocolate 💕 Cacao Nibs + Flakey Sea Salt These are just the cherry on top for a little extra something! Sprinkles would also be a fun topping. If you make this decadent dessert, be sure to tag us on Instagram and Pinterest so we can see all your date-able recreations! And you can always comment below! Other Chocolatey Sweets You'll love: Vegan Rocky Road Fudge Bars Easy No Bake Vegan Brownies Healthy Paleo Twix Bars Date Sweetened Vegan Hot Chocolate", "prepTime": "PT10M", "cookTime": "PT30M", "totalTime": "PT40M", "recipeCategory": "dessert", "recipeCuisine": "American", "recipeIngredient": [ "1/2 cup full fat coconut milk", "1/4 cup dark chocolate chips", "3 tbsp coconut oil", "1/4 cocoa powder", "1/3 cup Joolies Cocoa Date Syrup", "1/2 cup Joi Almond Nutbase", "1 tsp vanilla extract", "1/2 cup dark chocolate chips", "1 tbsp coconut oil", "optional: cacao nibs and flakey sea salt for topping. " ], "recipeYield": "12 servings", "recipeInstructions": [ { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a small saucepan, combine chocolate chips, coconut milk, coconut oil, and cocoa powder over low heat. Continually stir the pan until the mixture is smooth, then remove from heat. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": " Add in almond nutbase, date syrup, and vanilla and mix until well combined. Pop the mixture into the fridge for 20 minutes." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Grab a baking sheet and line with parchment paper. Roll mixture into balls (if mixture becomes too sticky, coat your hands with cocoa powder and then roll). Pop back in the fridge for 10 minutes." }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "In a small glass measuring cup, add in chocolate chips and coconut oil and place in microwave for 30 seconds, then remove and stir until evenly combined. " }, { "@type": "HowToStep", "text": "Dip each truffle into the chocolate coating with a spoon and place back on the baking sheet. Then top with cacao nibs and sea salt. Repeat for all truffles." } ] } ```