No-Bake Raspberry Almond Fudge Squares
These No-Bake Raspberry Almond Fudge Squares are a delicious and healthy dessert made with almond butter, raspberries, and oats, with minimal preparation required. They're perfect for a sweet treat without the need for baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Total Time: 2 hours (or overnight for best results)
- Yield: 16 squares
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
1 cup almond butter (natural, no sugar added)
1/4 cup maple syrup (pure)
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup rolled oats (old-fashioned)
1/2 cup fresh raspberries
1/4 cup sliced almonds
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Additional raspberries and almonds for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides for easy removal later.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, maple syrup, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and glossy.
- Stir in the rolled oats, ensuring each oat is coated in the chocolate mixture.
- Gently fold in fresh raspberries, ensuring some break down to create streaks, while others stay whole for texture.
- Drizzle melted coconut oil over the mixture and fold until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly, packing it into the corners.
- If desired, sprinkle additional raspberries and sliced almonds on top, gently pressing them down.
- Refrigerate the dish for at least 2 hours, or overnight for the cleanest cuts and firmest texture.
- Lift the mixture from the dish using the parchment paper overhang and cut it into squares.
- Serve immediately for a fudgy texture, or store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- For different flavor profiles, try substituting almond butter with peanut butter or cashew butter.
- Switch up the fruit—use strawberries, blueberries, or dried cranberries instead of raspberries.
- Experiment with different sweeteners such as honey, agave, or stevia.
- For an extra indulgent treat, add a drizzle of dark chocolate on top.
- If almond butter is too thick, microwave it for 20-30 seconds to soften.
- If you don't have oats, try finely ground almonds or coconut flour for a grain-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
