Easy chocolate peppermint fudge is a bite of holiday heaven made with just five simple ingredients and is vegan, gluten-free, and a healthier holiday fudge.

When it comes to holiday flavors chocolate peppermint has my heart and this is a holiday treat that is easy to make. Easy chocolate peppermint fudge is a healthier fudge that is gluten-free, vegan, and made with simple ingredients. Satisfy your chocolate craving with the rich creamy dark chocolate balanced with the burst of peppermint. Enjoy the holiday spirit in every bite!

Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge is made with:

Chocolate chips: if you are looking to make this dairy-free look for chocolate labeled vegan or dairy-free
Almond butter: I use almond butter to keep a rich chocolate flavor to this fudge
Monk fruit: I used monk fruit to add a little extra sweetness but you can use your sweetener of choice
Coconut oil: just a little to keep the fudge smooth and creamy
Peppermint extract: adds the refreshing peppermint flavor to the fudge
Candy Canes: crushed candy canes or peppermints on top of the fudge

Recipe Tips:

My favorite chocolate chips are Lily’s Sweets, Good Sam, Hu Chocolate, or Enjoy Life as they are lower in sugar. Good Sam and Enjoy Life are also dairy-free.
I use Lankanto or Whole Earth for the monk fruit sweetener.
I have not tried another nut butter in place of almond butter, but cashew butter could work. I would avoid peanut butter as it would make it taste more like a peanut butter cup
Store in the fridge or freezer to keep longer, however, unlike most fudge, this treat stays solid at room temperature.

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Easy Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

Easy chocolate peppermint fudge is a bite of holiday heaven made with just five simple ingredients and is vegan, gluten-free, and a healthier holiday fudge.

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Course Dessert

Ingredients

2 cups chocolate chips
1/2 cup almond butter
1-2 tbsp monk fruit
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp peppermint extract
crushed candy canes to top fudge

Instructions

Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl or saucepan.
Microwave on medium power stirring every 30 seconds until the chocolate is melted or cook chocolate in a saucepan on medium-low stirring chocolate until melted
Once the chocolate is melted mix in nut butter, peppermint extract, and sweetener
Line a bread pan with parchment paper and transfer the fudge mixture to the dish
Top with crushed candy canes
Place fudge in the fridge to firm up (or in the freezer to speed it up)
Once fudge is firm slice and store in the fridge, freezer, or at room temperature