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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!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword recipe for pumpkin fudge
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings
Calories 192kcal
Author Cindy Newland with Intentionally Eat

Equipment

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.
    loaf pan lined with parchment
  • In a food processor, combine all ingredients except for coconut oil and blend.
    pumpkin fudge ingredients in food processor
  • Slowly add coconut oil. Stop the processor and scrape the sides as necessary. Blend until smooth.
    coconut oil pouring into food processor
  • Pour and press into pan. Chill. Cut and enjoy.
    pumpkin fudge pressed into a lined pan

Notes

The Nutritional Information is only an estimate. The accuracy of this recipe may differ depending on the ingredients you use.
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.
 
 
Here's how to use leftover pumpkin.
 
 
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, then place it in a freezer-safe container. When you're ready to enjoy it, simply thaw it in the fridge before serving. 
 
You’ll love this edible dairy free cookie dough, too!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Fiber: 2.5g