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Melt in your mouth chocolate peanut butter fudge with all the added benefits of collagen! It is low carb, sugar free, and a THM-S treat.
Let me put it simply – I love Collagen
! I put it in everything I can, beginning with my coffee first thing in the morning. I often add it to smoothies and shakes to give them an extra boost of protein. I am always on the lookout for more ways to incorporate it into my diet.
Not familiar with collagen? Collagen is a pure animal protein, taken from the hides, bones, and cartilage of grass-fed beef. I know, that may sound disgusting to begin with, but it has absolutely no flavor, and it has a ton of benefits!
For starters, it is excellent for your skin, hair, nails, and joints. When I first starting using collagen consistently, my hair started growing like crazy! My husband can tell a difference in his joints when he uses it. But perhaps the thing I love about it the most is that it is an easy protein source. I can add it to my coffee, and BAM, I have protein coffee! I can add it to my tea, and BAM, I have protein tea, or oatmeal, or shakes, or soups, or dip, or, . . . . you get the picture. I love this stuff! It is easily my favorite health product ever!
So, if you don’t have collagen, buy some! Start using it, and I would love to know what benefits you start reaping! There is an excellent article here, written by Serene Allison, one of the Trim Healthy Mama
authors. It is a very scientific, in depth article that explains much more than I can here about collagen, its benefits, and some of the best ways to use it.
Or, if you are still wondering “What is Collagen?” be sure to check out this article!
Now, I know you probably didn’t come to my website to read about collagen and how amazing it is, but you came for the recipe, so lets get to it! My whole family loves this fudge! I started out trying to make a sort of protein bar, but decided it was more fudge-like, than protein-bar like. It firms up quickly in the freezer, and melts away in your mouth in a delicious, fudge like sort of way! As you can see from the photo below, my almost-2-year-old couldn’t get enough of it. I was happy to oblige her since it has such awesome and healthy ingredients! (AFTER I finished taking photos!)
This easy fudge only takes a couple of minutes to throw together. The hardest part about this recipe is waiting for it to harden in the freezer (which only takes 15-20 minutes)! My husband kept sneaking it out of the freezer – I was afraid he wasn’t going to leave me any for photos!
Ingredients
- 1/2 Cup Natural Sugar-Free Peanut Butter
- 1/4 Cup Peanut Flour
- 1/4 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1/3 - 1/2 Cup Gentle Sweet I like mine quite sweet, so I used the 1/2 cup, but feel free to use less.
- 6 Tablespoons Collagen
- 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 3/4 Cup Melted Refined Coconut Oil
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 pan with Parchment Paper.
- Place all ingredients in a large mixing bowl and mix well, either with a wooden spoon or a handheld mixer.
- Pour mixture into lined pan.
- Place in the freezer and freeze until solid, 15-20 minutes.
- Cut into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
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This fudge looks AMAZING! What a great idea. I actually have some collagen protein in the cupboard which I haven’t used in a while. Now that I know it makes hair grow like crazy, I’ll have to start making some fudge asap. Thank you for the recipe
I’m not a huge fan of chocolate. I’ve always preferred “white chocolate”. I wonder if I could just leave out the cocoa powder and have it turn out?
Yes, I would think so!
Can I use trivia in place of the gentle sweet? Or will it leave it kinda grainy?
I think it would be grainy, but if you ground it (in a coffee grinder or Ninja) first, I think it would be okay.
I haven’t jumped on the collagen band wagon yet. I do enjoy gelatin occasionally and try to make bone broth when I have the bones, but honestly, this looks like a yummier option! I’ll have to get some and try. I love seeing your toddlers hands in the pictures. Yep, you can tell she loves it. Thanks for the recipe.
Chocolate and peanut butter has always been my favorite combo!
These look wonderful, I love a good, healthy fudge recipe! Can’t wait to see what collagen can do for me!
I’ve just made some peanut butter fudge and as weird as it sounds, added turmeric (to get my turmeric without tasting it.) I’m going to add the turmeric to this recipe and see how it works. I love the chocolate/ peanut butter combination.
This looks so yummy, and I love that you added collagen to it. Collagen is so awesome for your skin, hair and nails! I know what you mean though, when I add gelatin to a recipe some people get all freaked out (vegan maybe).
Hi – I made this exactly as instructed using ingredients named. It was good but the gritty taste is bothersome. How do I get rid of that. I don’t see where any of the ingredients would have caused this. Maybe the Gentle Sweet? Any suggestions?
Did you use a homemade Gentle Sweet or the Gentle Sweet directly from THM? I know sometimes when I make my own I don’t get it ground finely enough. I honestly don’t know what else could be the culprit.
Aloha, I use a healthy sugar substitute I get on Amazon it’s a confectionery powder so it Blends much more easily in no bake items like this and also makes fabulous frosting! Swerve
I would love to know what collagen you recommend.
I have used both the Trim Healthy Mama Collagen and the Zint brand. 🙂
This looks like the most perfect fudge! Love the added health benefits of collagen in a fudge.
Do you think there is anything else I can use in place of the coconut oil? When I make skinny chocolate it makes me sick to my stomach which I’m pretty sure is the coconut oil since I have no problem with any of the other ingredients in other recipes.
Hmmmm . . . I’m not sure. The coconut oil is what gives it the texture. You could try it with melted butter, but I can’t guarantee results. The butter taste may overpower the other flavors.
I love collagen and I think this is an amazing way to get into my days! Yum!
I just wanted to thank u for this recepie. It is fantastic. I made it last night.
Is the coconut oil measured (3/4 cup) before or after melting? I just got some refined coconut oil and I’m looking forward to trying this yummy treat.
I usually measure the 3/4 cup after it is melted.
Hi, looks like a wonderful recipe. I was wondering if you think I could use honey instead of the gentle sweet? TY
I used Gentle Sweet because of its low glycemic index. However, I think honey could be used in this recipe, and it still should work! 🙂
Would unrefined coconut oil work in this recipe? Thanks!
Absolutely! The only reason I used refined is because I didn’t want the coconut flavor. 🙂
Do you have to use peanut flour? What about almond?
If you do not have peanut flour, I suggest using extra peanut butter to replace the peanut flour. Almond flour would tend to be too gritty for this particular recipe. Hope you enjoy!
Well everyone has asked about subbing out something except what I would like to sub out lol.. not a big fan of peanut butter soooo any suggestions as to what I might replace it with??
You could perhaps sub almond or cashew butter?
I can easily see the swap for another nut butter, but what about the peanut flour? Would coconut flour work? Almond flour? What would you suggest? I don’t know what works 1:1 with peanut flour, as I’ve never used it.
I would just use nut butter in place of the peanut flour. It will still work fine! ?
Can you use liquid coconut oil or does it have to be the one in solid form? I wasn’t sure if it would harden if i used the liquid. Thanks
I would not use the “always liquid” coconut oil in this recipe. I would melt the regular coconut oil and use that. The “hardening” effect is what gives it the texture. 🙂
We have a peanut allergy in our house. If I sub almond butter for peanut can I also use almond flour in place of peanut flour or no?
Yes, I think that would work just fine!
Made 16 pieces…would one piece be an S…want more so good 🙂
Yes, these are an “S” Fuel, and I usually eat two at a time! 😉
I’m planning on making this today! I don’t have the peanut flour, do you think in hold use coconut or almond flour?
This might be my favorite thm fudge ever! I gained 2 lbs this week because I had trouble limiting my portion sizes of this! What is the best portion size to stay on plan?
I usually eat 1-2 pieces at a time. 🙂
I do not have peanut flour. Could you suggest a sub, and if so, how much?
thank you
If I don’t have peanut flour, I just use more natural peanut butter (in equal amounts).
This is my favorite chocolate recipe. I pour into silicone ice tray and then just before hardened put ground sea salt on top…YUMMY!! Thank you for sharing the recipe…now just to only eat 2 🙂
Could I substitute the peanut butter for more coconut oil, and leave out the peanut flour? Or maybe replace the peanut flour with cocoa powder?
If you do not have peanut flour, I would replace it with more peanut butter.
The refined coconut oil that I have is Trader Joe’s, and it is more of a liquid than solid. (I keep it at room temperature.). Is refined usually like that at room temperature, or do I need to purchase a different brand? Will refrigeration solid it up?
It will turn solid at cooler temperatures. 🙂 (So, yes, it will firm up in the refrigerator.)
Thanks! 🙂
Any advice on subbing the collagen for gelatin? Trying to use what’s on hand.
Gelatin will behave completely different than collagen – it will thicken and turn into jello. 🙂 You can omit the collagen entirely, or use protein powder in its place.
Sarah, I don’t have gentle sweet, but I have super sweet blend. Would this work, and if so, how much should I use? Thank you!
If using Super Sweet, I would halve the amount and grind it in a coffee grinder to make it powdery, like Gentle Sweet. 🙂
Loved these! Made them with just less than 1/3 cup Gentle Sweet and I probably could have used a bit less.
Very delicious!!! Thanks for sharing! 😉
I started putting Collagen into my morning coffee a few years ago and my knuckles feel so much better. I bet I could get the kids to eat more collagen with this fudge. It’s got to be good for their joints too. Thanks!
I can’t remember if I commented on this recipe before, but I have to say, this REALLY hits the spot for me, especially during PMS when I’m craving chocolate & peanut butter the most. I made this at 10:00 last night just so I could have some today! It’s so filling too! I can chase a THM S meal with a small piece of it when I’m feeling a little hungry still & it gets me full. I also like to make it & put it on a cold pack when I’m traveling because it can stand alone as a snack. Thanks for this!!
I used almond butter and almond flour; added coconut chips and delivered alomnds for a little texture. Best ever! Super good right out of the freezer!
Yum!
Just came across this recipe and made it last night, wonderful!
Mine are quite thin (3/8″) compared to your photo with the thumb holding the fudge! (I made mine in an 8″x8″ too.) Double checked the recipe and my ingredients were right–on; wondering what I did incorrectly? Any ideas as to why mine are not very thick?
Thanks,
Peter
I used large flake coconut – if you are using the finely shredded it may make a difference.