Easy Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge – Healthy and Delicious
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This easy recipe for pumpkin fudge is the ultimate creamy treat for fall and the holiday season! Made with wholesome ingredients like dates and nut butter, it’s packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth!
Love pumpkin flavor? Try my gluten-free pumpkin oatmeal bars or pumpkin spice overnight oats next.
Keep reading for simple steps to making this delicious fudge.
When I weighed nearly 300 pounds, I had a massive sweet tooth. Now that I have lost 125 pounds, I still have one! But now I pay attention to what I eat and try to control it. So, I created this pumpkin spice fudge to help me enjoy fall flavors without packing on pounds.
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😍Why You Will Love This Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge
This easy fudge recipe will soon become one of your favorite pumpkin desserts because it’s…
- Easy: This creamy pumpkin fudge is a no-bake recipe! It doesn’t get any easier.
- Delicious: It’s packed with warm pumpkin pie spice that just screams fall.
- Healthier: It’s made with wholesome ingredients, which makes it the perfect treat!
If you like this no-bake recipe, you will love this coffee cheesecake recipe no-bake and this edible dairy-free cookie dough recipe.
📃Ingredients and Substitutions
This great recipe features a few basic, wholesome ingredients. The printable recipe card below includes the complete list of simple ingredients, quantities, and nutritional daily value information.
Since this is a vegan fudge recipe, there are no white chocolate chips, marshmallow creme, sweetened condensed milk, or evaporated milk. You simply need the following…
Pumpkin – You can use homemade pumpkin puree or canned pumpkin in this rich pumpkin fudge recipe, but if you’re short on time, canned is a total lifesaver! Here’s how to use leftover pumpkin filling.
Dates – I prefer using Medjool dates in this recipe. You want soft dates that don’t need soaking to keep this fudge thick and not wet.
Nut Butter – You can use almond butter, cashew butter, peanut butter, or even seed butter.
Pumpkin Spice – If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice you can use a mixture of ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves. The amounts are listed below.
Coconut Oil – I suggest using refined coconut oil so the coconut flavor won’t overpower the pumpkin flavor. If you want to keep this fudge oil-free, you can use plant-based milk instead.
Vanilla Extract – Use the best you can afford for a great addition of flavor.
Pure Vanilla Extract – Enhances flavor and adds a warm, aromatic note.
Sea Salt – Just a pinch of salt will bring out the sweetness of this creamy fudge.
Optional –Dark Chocolate Chips – be sure to use vegan chocolate chips. You can use sugar free chocolate chips like these.
Easy Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge – Healthy and Delicious
This easy recipe for pumpkin fudge is the ultimate creamy treat for fall and the holiday season! Made with wholesome ingredients like dates and nut butter, it’s packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth!
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🥄How to Make this Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge
Follow these simple steps for this easy pumpkin fudge recipe:
- Gather Ingredients
- Line Pan: Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Make Fudge: Combine all the ingredients, except coconut oil, in a food processor. Blend and slowly add coconut oil until smooth. Continue to blend, scraping down sides as necessary.
- Press into Pan: Pour the fudge into the prepared pan and press. Refrigerate until firm.
- Serve and enjoy!
Cindy’s Recipe Tips
- For best results, make sure your dates are soft so you don’t have to soak them. You don’t want to add moisture to the fudge.
- If you like a little crunch, add pumpkin seeds, nuts, crispy rice cereal, shredded coconut, or extra dark chocolate chips.
- Be sure to use the freshest, warm autumn spices possible for the best flavor.
- Press into a mold like this one for cute shapes.
Easy Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge – Healthy and Delicious
This easy recipe for pumpkin fudge is the ultimate creamy treat for fall and the holiday season! Made with wholesome ingredients like dates and nut butter, it’s packed with warm pumpkin spice flavor and has a melt-in-your-mouth texture. It’s a guilt-free dessert that satisfies your sweet tooth!
❓Others have asked
🫙How to store fudge
The best way to store vegan pumpkin fudge is in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. If you want to keep it longer, you can freeze it—just make sure to wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil and place it in a freezer-safe container. When you’re ready to enjoy it, simply thaw it in the fridge before serving.
❄️Can You Put Fudge in the Fridge?
Yes, you can definitely put fudge in the fridge! This pumpkin pie fudge needs to be stored in the fridge to stay firm since it has coconut oil in it. Just make sure to keep it in an airtight container to prevent it from absorbing odors or drying out. You can enjoy it straight from the fridge, but I like to let it sit at room temperature for a bit before eating.
🕐How Long Does Fudge Last in the Fridge?
Fudge can last in the fridge for about 2 weeks when you store it in an airtight container. For the best quality, make sure it’s well-wrapped to prevent it from drying out or absorbing any odors from the fridge. If you want to keep it longer, consider freezing it.
For more information about food safety, go to www.foodsafety.gov.
Recipe
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Easy Recipe for Pumpkin Fudge – Healthy and Delicious
Ingredients
- 2 cups dates, pitted 400 grams
- 1 cup peanut butter or your favorite nut/seed butter
- 1/2 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice or 1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp nutmeg, 1/4 tsp cloves, 1/4 tsp ginger, 1/4 tsp allspice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
- 2 Tbsp coconut oil, melted or plant-based milk
Optional
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted
- 2 Tbsp nuts, chopped
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for coconut oil and blend.
- Slowly add coconut oil. Stop the processor and scrape the sides as necessary. Blend until smooth.
- Pour and press into pan. Chill. Cut and enjoy.
Notes
- For best results, make sure your dates are soft, so you don’t have to soak them. You don’t want to add moisture to the fudge.
- If you like a little crunch add pumpkin seeds, nuts, crispy rice cereal, shredded coconut, or extra dark chocolate chips.
- Be sure to use the freshest, warm autumn spices possible for the best flavor.
- Press into a mold like this one for cute shapes.
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