Healthy Reese's Fudge Recipe | High Protein, Low Sugar, Low Fat (2024)

May 13, 2014

Gluten FreeHigh ProteinLow FatLow Sugar

This Healthy Reese’s Fudge is made of a soft peanut butter fudge filling and covered with a decadent and rich chocolate shell… you’d never know these cubes of deliciousness are low in sugar, high in fiber, andpackedwith protein!

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I love walking to my fridge and seeing dessert on every shelf. Immediately when I open the door I swear I hear a choir of angels singing. I guess I know what I’m eating for breakfast, lunch and dinner for the entire week.

Best. Week. Ever! (especially thefudge-for-breakfast part…)

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Healthy Reese's Fudge

Servings: 36 pieces

Prep Time: 30 minutes mins

Chill Time: 30 minutes mins

Total Time: 30 minutes mins

This Healthy Reese's Fudge is soft, packed with peanut butter and chocolate flavor, and melts in your mouth! You'd never know it's low calorie, low fat, low sugar, high protein, and gluten free too!

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Healthy Peanut Butter Fudge
  • 4 oz 70% Dark Chocolate (chopped**)
  • 1 tsp Coconut Oil

Instructions

  • Make the Peanut Butter Fudge. After slicing the fudge, place the fudge cubes on a cookie tray lined with a sheet of parchment paper. Place in the refrigerator while you prepare the chocolate.

  • In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate and microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring between each one, until melted, then stir in the coconut oil.

  • Take the fudge out of the fridge. Toss a piece of fudge into the chocolate and use a fork to coat it entirely and remove it from the chocolate. Tap off any excess chocolate, then place the cube onto the prepared cookie sheet. Do this with the rest of the fudge, and reheat the chocolate if necessary. Chill the cubes until the chocolate hardens, then serve.

Recipe Notes

**For a sugar free version, use Lily's no-sugar-added chocolate.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Reese's Fudge

Amount Per Serving (3 pieces)

Calories 120Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g19%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 150mg7%

Carbohydrates 11g4%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 10g20%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Fudge

In case you wanted to compare nutrition label, here is the nutrition label for Hershey’s fudgerecipe.

I’m speechless. Seriously. I couldn’t defend Hershey’s, my ex-love,even if I tried — trans fats, a ton of sugar, fat, calories… um, no thanks.

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It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s … (Secretly) Healthy Reese’s Fudge!!

Life = COMPLETE.

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With love and good eats,

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–Jess

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19 comments on “Healthy Reese’s Fudge (Chocolate-Coated Peanut Butter Fudge)”

  1. Matt Robinson May 13, 2014 at 11:05 am

    9 recipes? Wow! And congrats, 1 more year to go! Love these and can’t believe they are healthy. They look amazing!

    Reply

  2. jen May 13, 2014 at 11:47 am

    Hey jess…congrats first of all on finishing the year!
    I’m new to your blog and I’ve been reading it almost nonstop the past few days trying to find your beat recipes.
    My husband has lost 20lbs on nutrisystem and one thing he likes is the two desserts they give him in a day. I’d like to be able to make some equivalents for when he goes off of it. All of them are about 150 calories, 4-5g fat, 24 carbs, 5 fiber, 7-8 protein.
    I’m having trouble because many of your older recipes don’t have the nutrition facts. What would be your top three recipes to recommend to me?

    Reply

    • dessertswithbenefits May 13, 2014 at 2:00 pm

      Jen-
      Thank you so much! Only one more year to go! 🙂
      I’m so glad you found my blog, tell your husband CONGRATS on his weight loss. That’s incredible! It seems as if Nutrisystem’s nutritional guidelines are pretty much what I aim for when I make a recipe — not too much fat or protein, not too many carbs or calories, along with some fiber and vitamins/minerals.
      Here are my top 3 favorite recipes that (closely) align with those nutritional requirements:
      1. Fudgy Black Bean Brownies (sounds gross, but it’s SO GOOD and only 100 calories… just read the comments!)
      2. Healthy Chocolate Mousse
      3. Healthy Reese’s Cupcakes (Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Filling and Chocolate-Peanut Butter Frosting)
      Although, these are suited to my taste… I’m not sure what your husband likes. If he doesn’t like chocolate or peanut butter, these might not be the best for him.
      Here are some other recipes I love that also (closely) align with the nutritional requirements:
      4. Healthier Lemon Bars
      5. Decadent Peanut Butter Pie or Creamy Key Lime Cheesecake (the nutrition labels for both of these recipes are for 1/8th slice, which is a pretty generous serving… feel free to serve a 1/10th slice or 1/16th slice)
      6. Chocolate Fro-Yo (slightly lower fat, lower carb and higher protein) or Nutella Fro-Yo (slightly higher fat and lower carb)
      7. Banana Quinoa Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting

      I’m so sorry, it’s really hard to choose just 3! I hope this helps 🙂
      -Jess

      Reply

      • jen May 15, 2014 at 3:43 pm

        Wow! Thank you so much! Tried the black bean brownies last night and they turned out good (I liked them but hubby said they tasted too healthy) i don’t think they were sweet enough for his liking. I’m making the Reese’s pb cupcakes right now. After tasting the batter I added a tbs honey to make them sweeter and one scoop of chocolate protein powder. I also substituted white flour for the sorgum flour and did half apple sauce half oil and 1/4 cup egg whites. I will let u know how they turn out!

      • dessertswithbenefits May 17, 2014 at 9:39 am

        Jen-
        I’m glad you tried out the Brownies! Too bad they weren’t sweet enough for your hubby, maybe next time try adding a yummy chocolate frosting or some chocolate chips to the batter?
        I hope you like the Reese’s Cupcakes! 😀
        -Jess

  3. Emily May 13, 2014 at 5:42 pm

    Congrats on graduating junior year! I haven’t even started college so I can’t imagine what it is like… eek! :-/ But making 9 DESSERTS IN ONE NIGHT sounds sooooooo amazing i think it would make up for a lot of school stresses 😛

    Reply

    • dessertswithbenefits May 13, 2014 at 9:14 pm

      Thanks so much Emily!! 🙂
      I think I make college sound way worse than it is. I mean, it’s seriously tough, but it’s really rewarding.
      Yes, eating (hint future recipes hint) Coconut Cream Pie Oatmeal and Cinnamon Roll Oatmeal for breakfast, (yet another hint) Apple Pie Cheesecake Dip for lunch and … hmmm, dinner should be happening soon so I guess it’s more dessert!
      All of my stress just flew out the window. 😉
      -Jess

      Reply

  4. zymish May 13, 2014 at 10:32 pm

    Is there a way to make this without the coconut oil? My partner is violently allergic to coconuts.

    Reply

    • dessertswithbenefits May 14, 2014 at 10:08 am

      Oh no! Sorry to hear about the allergy. Thankfully, any oil can substitute for coconut oil 🙂
      I actually just made this recipe again using the oil skimmed off of a new jar of almond butter! But you could use Grapeseed Oil, Non-GMO Canola Oil, etc… pretty much anything should work except for Extra Virgin Olive Oil — that would taste gross, haha 😉
      Hope you like the recipe!
      -Jess

      Reply

      • zymish May 14, 2014 at 4:04 pm

        Oh cool, thank you! I’ll have to give it a try.

  5. Annie @ Natural Sweet Recipes May 19, 2014 at 5:51 pm

    These look like they literally melt in your mouth! What a delicious treat. I will never get bored of pb and chocolate!

    Reply

    • dessertswithbenefits May 21, 2014 at 8:25 am

      Annie @ Natural Sweet Recipes-
      Thanks so much!! They really do melt in your mouth… I brought some of this fudge in the car with me on my drive to school. That’s when I realized how soft and fudgy they were, it’s awesome. Now I’m craving a giant batch of these, YUM!! 😀
      -Jess

      Reply

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  7. Sue's Akorn Shop August 29, 2015 at 10:21 am

    These look wonderful!!!

    Reply

  8. orsomethingsweet November 15, 2015 at 8:33 pm

    YOU ARE A FOOD GODDESS <3

    Reply

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  11. Wanda Burt April 5, 2022 at 2:33 pm

    Looks yumy

    Reply

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Healthy Reese's Fudge Recipe | High Protein, Low Sugar, Low Fat (2024)

FAQs

What is the secret to good fudge? ›

You have to control two temperatures to make successful fudge: the cooking temperature AND the temperature at which the mixture cools before stirring to make it crystallize. Confectionery experiments have shown that the ideal cooking temperature for fudge is around 114 to 115 °C (237 to 239 °F).

Why won't my condensed milk fudge set? ›

If you didn't reach the correct temperature during the cooking process, it might not set properly. Use a candy thermometer to ensure that you reach the recommended temperature. Overcooking or Undercooking:Solution: Cooking the fudge for too long or too short a time can affect its texture.

How to make fudge creamy and not grainy? ›

Grainy Fudge

To avoid this issue, swirl the pan instead of stirring it with a spoon. You can use a wet pastry brush to wipe down any sugar that sticks to the sides of the pot.

Why is my fudge oily? ›

The Science Of Oily Fudge

If your fudge is heated too much during the mixing process, or if the ingredients are insufficiently mixed together, the butter fat will separate itself from the liquids in the mix and rise to the top of the fudge, forming greasy pools.

What not to do when making fudge? ›

7 Common Mistakes to Avoid for Candy Shop-Worthy Fudge and Caramels
  1. Using the Wrong Pan. All candy and confections start by melting sugar. ...
  2. Stirring the Sugar. ...
  3. Not Using a Candy Thermometer. ...
  4. Leaving Out the Parchment Paper Lining. ...
  5. Skipping the Cooking Spray. ...
  6. Scraping the Pot. ...
  7. Using a Cold Knife to Slice.
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Why does homemade fudge get hard? ›

As water gradually evaporates, sugar is concentrated and the temperature of the mixture rises above 100°C (212°F). If there is too much evaporation, when the cooking time is too long, there will not be enough water left in the fudge and it will be too hard.

How do you make homemade fudge firmer? ›

​Harden the fudge:​ Place your container or tins in the fridge for 2 hours, which is the time it takes for the fudge to set. Once it's hardened, cut the fudge into 12 pieces or remove it from the muffin tins. Store in the fridge or the freezer (if you don't devour it right away).

What to do with fudge that won't harden? ›

Options for what you can do with your unset fudge:

OPTION 1) Depending on how runny it is, you can either use it as a frosting for cakes, or a sauce for ice-cream. OPTION 2) Freeze it overnight. Cut it into squares.

Why is my 3 ingredient fudge not setting? ›

The main reason is that your Fudge has not reached the optimum temperature. If your mixture only reaches 110 or 112 degrees Celsius it will always be soft. That's why we recommend investing in a sugar thermometer. Another reason your Fudge is not setting is that the ratio of liquid to sugar is too high.

What happens if you don't stir fudge? ›

By letting the fudge cool without stirring, you avoid creating seed crystals. Stirring would help sucrose molecules "find" one another and start forming crystals. Stirring also introduces air, dust, and small dried bits from the walls of the saucepan—all potential seeds for crystal formation.

Why did my fudge turn out like taffy? ›

If the fudge is very soft and slightly chewy then it is possible that it did not quite cook to soft ball stage and next time the mixture should be cooked to a slightly higher temperature (soft ball is 112-116c/235-240F and a sugar or candy thermometer can help).

Will powdered sugar thicken fudge? ›

How to thicken your fudge? If your fudge it noticeably thin, you may want to add more chocolate. If you are out of chocolate, you can also add 1/4-1/2 cup of powdered sugar. This, however, can make the fudge very sweet.

What is the white fuzz on fudge? ›

It's actually just a scientific process called “chocolate bloom”. There are two types of this bloom: sugar bloom and fat bloom. Sugar bloom happens when moisture comes in contact with the chocolate - it dissolves the sugar crystals on the chocolate's surface, leaving a white, powdery look.

How long should you beat fudge? ›

Allow the fudge mixture to rest until the temperature registers between 150°-160°. Once the desired temperature is reached, beat the ever-loving stuffing out of the fudge. Two to three minutes of hardcore mixing (by hand).

What makes fudge smooth? ›

For first-time candy makers: Look for recipes that call for corn syrup, marshmallows, or marshmallow crème. These ingredients prevent crystallization of sugar into large grains, so the texture of the fudge will remain smooth. Also, recipes using cream or condensed milk are less likely to curdle than regular milk.

What is the key to successful non grainy fudge? ›

While you ultimately want crystals to form, it's important that they don't form too early. The key to successful, nongrainy fudge is in the cooling, not the cooking.

Do you stir fudge while it is boiling? ›

Another key part of a successful fudge texture is when you stir the mixture. Stirring the sugar and milk during the initial stages of cooking allows the sugar to dissolve. However, once the mixture comes to a boil, it's time to put the spoon down.

What does cream of tartar do in fudge? ›

Cream of tartar is used in caramel sauces and fudge to help prevent the sugar from crystallizing while cooking. It also prevents cooling sugars from forming brittle crystals, this is why it's the secret ingredient in snickerdoodles!

How do you keep fudge from being grainy? ›

Prevent Graininess Before It Starts

The most common reason for graininess is because you began beating or stirring it while the fudge was still cooling. It's best to wait until it's cooled to somewhere around 110 to 113 degrees to begin stirring.

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