White sugar-free vegan pumpkin fudge recipe. Enough said.

Fudge is so dense, sweet, and creamy, you don’t need to overindulge to get your fix. Even so, each bite can pack quite the punch in terms of fat and calories. If you want the best of both worlds – a decadent and healthy treat – try your hand at this white sugar-free vegan homemade pumpkin fudge recipe. It is infused with a serious dose of seasonal flavors and will quickly become an autumn staple in your kitchen.

The only substitution I have tried with this fudge recipe is for the coconut sugar component. Instead of coconut sugar I have used coconut nectar and agave. The coconut sugar provides a welcome caramel taste, but I find that the coconut nectar and agave also do the job just right!

Vegan Sugar-Free Pumpkin Fudge Recipe

Makes 16 pieces

Ingredients

• 1 cup pureed pumpkin, canned or homemade
• ¼ cup coconut sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons vanilla or unflavored protein powder
• 2 teaspoons cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• pinch of sea salt
• ½ cup coconut butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted

Directions

Line a storage container with plastic wrap and set aside.

In a bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, coconut sugar, vanilla extract, protein powder, cinnamon, ginger, and sea salt until all is evenly combined and smooth.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the coconut butter and coconut oil. Mix until smooth. Stir in the pumpkin mixture and stir until well combined.

Transfer the fudge to the storage container lined with plastic wrap. Use a spatula to spread the mixture into the container. Cover with more plastic wrap and set the container in the fridge to harden. This will take a few hours.

Once hardened and prior to serving, flip the container and let the fudge pop out. Peel off the plastic wrap and cut the fudge block into 16 separate pieces.

Serve each piece with vegan ice cream on the side for extra decadence!

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Fudge is just what the doctor ordered on a stressful day, when all you really need is chocolate and density to fill the hole of hunger. But wouldn’t it feel so much better to de-stress with a fudge recipe without, well, stressing about your diet?

This chocolate fudge recipe takes out that concern so you can indulge all you want. Have two pieces–hell, have three!–of this raw vegan chocolate fudge and you’ll be only adding more body-loving nutrients, live enzymes and anti-aging antioxidants to your diet.

In regular chocolate fudge, there is a lot of sugar and milk, both of which are not doing you any favors. This recipe is 100 percent raw, complemented by the healthy fats of coconut oil, nuts and the low-glycemic sweetening agent of maple syrup. Enjoy!

Raw Vegan Chocolate Fudge

Serves about 8-10

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup raw cocoa powder
• 1/2 cup coconut oil
• 1/3 cup raw hazelnuts
• 1/3 cup maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
• Chopped nuts and dried fruit
• Dash of sea salt

Directions

Place all the ingredients except for the sea salt in a food processor and blend until smooth – this may take a few minutes – around 5-6 – so be patient. The mixture will clump up into a ball and then smooth out, resembling a nut butter. Transfer to a glass baking dish lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper and spread evenly. Sprinkle with whatever chopped nuts or dried fruit you like as well as see salt. Place into the refrigerator and let sit until solid. Remove, slice, and serve!

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Born in an Ithaca, New York kitchen when founders Samantha Abrams and Ian Gaffney developed a special macaroon recipe one night, Emmy’s Organics has become of the most conscious snack food producers in our country.

Priding themselves on the use of organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, and raw ingredients, the company is also committed to eco packaging, sustainable business practices, and exceptional employee care. As Samantha affirms, “we put a lot of effort into every step of the process and we’re very aware of the impact we make.”

Low temperature dehydration is the process used to make the Emmy’s Organics tasty products. Nothing is heated above 115°F so that many essential and beneficial nutrients are retained in these energy-packed snacks. Emmy’s macaroons are available in a range of delectable flavors and the scrumptious granolas, trail mixes and sprouted sunflower seeds are great snacks when on the go. Sweeter treats include raw food super fudge and the mouth-watering chocolate sauce sweetened with agave – perfect over a bowl of fresh fruit! Their fantastic gift boxes are the ideal way to send some birthday wishes or warm greetings – who wouldn’t love a box of tasty and healthy treats?

All of the products are nut, coconut and fruit based, so the ingredients come from all over the world. As Samantha says, “we really care about each ingredient that goes into our products. We have a lot of control over the quality of our product as everything is made in-house.” The company communicates directly with its suppliers to learn the stories behind the nuts, fruits, oils and sweeteners. “A dream of mine would be to connect with a local farm that can provide us with our ingredients,” Samantha says.

Sharing a love of healthy food and wellness with Ian, Samantha has always been dedicated to and passionate about conscious living and “looking for natural ways to take care of herself.” After experimenting with a strictly raw diet for a long time, she realized the benefits of running her body on pure foods that are full of nutrition and energy.

Samantha and Ian initially worked in Ian’s mother’s (Emmy’s) kitchen, selling their macaroons and other culinary creations at farmer’s markets and small local stores. Soon after the treats began appearing in Whole Foods Markets across the East Coast and by 2010 the company had grown large enough that a move to a manufacturing facility in Ithaca. Emmy’s Organics is now available in stores on both coastlines and nationwide online.

Samantha and Ian’s efforts and success were recognized in 2012 when Miss Abrams was invited to the White House for President Obama’s signing of the JOBS Act. “It was one of those experiences that I’ll never forget and I felt so supported as a small business owner” Samantha says. As a young woman with a successful and consciously-driven venture, Samantha truly is an example of the potential for creating sustainable solutions that actually benefit customers and create strong community influences. “What inspires me is making an impact on people. We hope that when people pick up our products they experience the benefits of them and also realize the simplicity of the ingredients, the integrity of our values and how sustainably we operate our company. We hope that through that we can inspire people to make better choices, whether it’s with their diet or their environmental impact or any type of lifestyle choice.”

In honor of Earth Day, the company is donating 15 percent of all April proceeds to the Youth Farm Project in Ithaca. The project provides teens ages 14-18 with the opportunity to learn about growing food for their community, preparing that food and working together to achieve their goals. Take advantage of a 10 percent discount on all Emmy’s Organics items for the rest of the month by using the code YOUTHFARM when checking out online!

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