Rich and creamy but packed with a hint of protein, this coffee fudge is the best kind of high-protein snack recipe. Made without peanut butter and only 6 ingredients, this protein fudge can be used as a full-on dessert or a comforting, rich chocolate snack.
Most healthy fudge recipes use a base of nut butter to come together, including my peanut butter fudge and chocolate protein fudge recipes. This coffee fudge, however, isn’t peanut butter-based.
Instead, it uses coconut milk (from a can) for its rich texture and collagen powder to bump up its protein.
As a mom and total coffee lover, It’s a recipe that is the perfect blend of dessert and fuel, which is the entire premise of my Strong and Sweet Protein Guide, which has dessert-like recipes with 17 grams of protein each. Add as much coffee as you like to the fudge to adjust the flavor and enjoy a latte-like taste with every bite.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Easy to make: Only six ingredients and all you have to do is melt, whisk, pour, and set.
Healthy: Not only is the coffee fudge dairy-free and gluten-free, but it has a touch of protein to stabilize it, too.
Versatile: You can vary the strength of the coffee taste or add extra mix-ins to create new flavors.
Ingredients and Substitutions
Most of the ingredients are pretty straightforward and easy gluten-free pantry staples. You need to use coconut milk from the can and drain all the water first, you only want the thick, white cream part.
Collagen powder is used as the protein source and cannot be substituted with a vegan protein powder (learn more about the difference between collagen and protein). You may be able to use whey protein powder, though.
Any flavor of coffee will work, so use what you love or try a new blend to create new tastes.
Specialty Products
The coffee fudge uses collagen powder from Perfect Supplements as I find it mixes the best into recipes (check out these collagen recipes). Code mamabear10 will save you some money.
For the instant coffee: Sometimes I prefer to use either Four Sigmatic Lions Mane instant coffee for the fudge or their immunity blend, depending on what I want from the fudge (focus or immune support).
That’s the best part about the coffee fudge is you can make it unique as on what you need it for.
Add Ins
You can add any of the following ingredients to the protein fudge to adjust the flavor or texture.
Nuts: Coffee walnut fudge is a classic, but I love adding toasted pecans personally.
Coconut: Opt for large flaked or cut coconut for the best texture.
Extra chocolate: Sprinkle some white chocolate chips on top for a fun appearance.
Expert Tips To Make It
As you’re whisking in the collagen powder, you need to make sure you’re doing it slowly as well as whisking WHILE you pour. Collagen tends to clump if just dumped in, so take your time here and whisk longer than you think.
Heat everything over low to medium heat and remove it from the heat once it’s all melted. Making the coffee fudge too hot will leave a burnt taste.
Make sure to use coconut milk from a can and drain any water out of it. You want only the thick, white cream part or the fudge won’t set.
If you want more protein in the coffee fudge, use ½ cup of collagen powder. This gives it a very slight protein taste, though. If you don’t care about the protein as much, stick with using ⅓ cup.
Molds
You can either use a silicone loaf pan (I use 8x3) or mini silicone molds in the shape of squares or hearts. This works far better than a loaf pan lined with parchment paper.
How To Make Coffee Fudge
Step 1: In a small pot, add in the coconut milk, coconut oil, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
Step 2: Heat over low until just melted and whisk to combine.
Step 3: Turn the element off and slowly begin whisking in the collagen and coffee.
Step 4: Pour into a silicone mold and pop in the freezer for 2 hours to set before slicing.
How To Store It
The coffee fudge is best when stored in the freezer in an airtight bag. It will stay fresh for up to 3 months. When you’re ready to enjoy it, grab a square out and let it come to room temperature for about 5 minutes before devouring it.
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Dairy-Free Coffee Fudge [High Protein]
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Equipment
- 1 Silicone laof pan
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Coconut milk white part from the can
- ¼ cup Coconut oil
- ½ cup Collagen powder
- ⅓ cup Chocolate chips dairy-free
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Instant coffee or per preference
- Pinch Sea salt, options
Instructions
- In a small pot add in the coconut milk, coconut oil, chocolate chips, and vanilla.
- Heat over low until just melted and whisk to combine until smooth.
- Turn the element off and slowly begin whisking in the collagen and coffee. Pour the collagen slowly and whisk as you’re pouring.
- Pour the fudge mixture into an 8x3 silicone mold and sprinkle salt on top if you’re using. Pop it in the freezer for 2 hours to set.
- Remove from the freezer and slice it into squares before storing.
Notes
Disclaimer:
Nutrition values are estimates only, using online calculators. Please verify using your own data"
Shelby Stover says
I love how strong the coffee flavor is in this fudge but also the pure creaminess of it!