The BEST Protein Fudge

six pieces of double layer fudge with cacao nibs on top

5 from 2 votes

An upgrade to keto fat bombs that the entire family will love! The combination of delicious flavors truly makes this the best protein fudge.

Prep Time10

Cook Time0

Total Time10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Servings: pieces

Calories: 79kcal

Author: Andréa Marchese

Equipment

1 loaf pan or meal prep container
parchment paper

Ingredients

Ingredients for both layers:

¼ cup coconut butter melted, 64g (NOT coconut oil)
½ cup hazelnut butter 112g

Added for the base layer:

¼ cup unflavored whey protein powder 23g
2 tablespoons water 30ml
½ teaspoon alcohol-free vanilla extract
1 packet stevia

Added for the top layer:

½ cup chocolate whey protein powder 45g
1 tablespoon cacao powder 7g, or cocoa powder
1 pinch sea salt
¼ cup water 2oz, 60ml

Instructions

Line a loaf (or similarly sized) pan with parchment paper.
Mix coconut and hazelnut butters until combined. Set aside.
Mix the base layer ingredients in one bowl, the top layer in another. Mix each one well.
Mix half the coconut-hazelnut butter mix into the base layer, and the other half into the top layer.
Mix each well.
Pour the base layer into the parchment-lined pan. Spread evenly.
Spoon the top layer over the base. Spread evenly.
Let freeze several hours, until the fudge peels cleanly from the parchment.
Cut into 18 pieces, garnish with cacao nibs (optional, not included in the macros), and enjoy!
Store in the freezer.

Notes

Any nut butter can replace the coconut butter or hazelnut butter in this recipe. It's really just a matter of the flavors going well with each other and going well with the vanilla protein powder and chocolate protein powder.

Using plant based protein powder instead of the whey would result in a different, less smooth mouthfeel. If you do try plant protein powder, I'd go with something like this Orgain powder as it is rather smooth for a vegan protein powder.

Using a whey/casein blend like Quest protein should work well, but you will likely need more water in each mixture.

Lots of ways to make this recipe your own!

Go nuts! Add chopped nuts
Add unsweetened shredded coconut
Add sugar free chocolate chips
Use different flavored protein powders - salted caramel might be a good choice

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