• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Bake It Paleo
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Wellness
  • Shop
menu icon
go to homepage
  • About
  • All Recipes
  • By Meal
  • By Diet
  • By Category
  • Wellness
  • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • search icon
    Homepage link
    • About
    • All Recipes
    • By Meal
    • By Diet
    • By Category
    • Wellness
    • Shop
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • YouTube
  • ×
    Home » Paleo

    5 Minute Peppermint Fudge (Paleo, Keto)

    Published: Dec 22, 2019 · by Katie

    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    This 5 Minute Peppermint Fudge is the easiest holiday recipe!  It is Paleo, Keto and can be made Vegan by eliminating the collagen.  It is a healthy dark chocolate fudge that you'll want to make again and again!

    stack of mint fudge

    So, I feel like I've been bombarding you all with fudge recipes.  But, then I realized that I don't actually have that many fudge recipes on my site.  I just make fudge ALL THE TIME!  Seriously, it is my go-to healthy Paleo and Keto dessert.

    Since this easy peppermint fudge has been on heavy rotation at my house (I made it three times one week), I figured it must make it to the blog.  This recipe is:

    • Paleo, Keto and Vegan
    • low in sugar, depending on the chocolate you use
    • only 3 ingredients
    • made without condensed milk
    • a great non-dairy Christmas treat
    • extremely easy to make

    Seriously, if you're looking for a not-too-sweet fudge that still tastes amazing, this is the one to try!  Not to mention, peppermint is a big deal this time of year 😉  So this no fail 5 minute fudge recipe is a MUST for the holidays.

    Ingredients

    This is a 3 ingredient mint fudge recipe.  Yes, four ingredients are listed, but the collagen is optional.  I've made this recipe with and without collagen and it still gets eaten within a day...meaning it still tastes amazing!

    • dark chocolate
    • almond butter
    • collagen (optional, omit for Vegan)
    • peppermint flavoring

    Chocolate

    The sugar content can be varied, depending on the type of chocolate used.  I like using 88-90% dark chocolate bars or keto chocolate chips.  In addition, for a great Paleo chocolate try Hu Gems.

    Almond Butter

    This recipe contains almond butter,  but any nut or seed butter will work.  For example, I use tahini in my Bone Broth Protein Fudge and sunflower seed butter in my Allergy Free Fudge recipe.

    Collagen

    Collagen is not required and must be omitted to make this recipe Vegan friendly.  It increases the protein and nutritional content of the fudge but doesn't change the texture or flavor by much.

    Peppermint Flavoring

    This recipe uses peppermint flavoring rather than peppermint oil.  Personally, I prefer the taste of peppermint flavoring.  Peppermint oil is much, much stronger and has more of a bite to it.  If using oil instead of the flavoring, be sure to lower the dose.  A little goes a long way!

    How to Make Chocolate Peppermint Fudge

    This keto peppermint fudge takes just five minutes to make.  Here's what you need to do:

    First, line an 8" x 4" pan with foil.  Foil works best for easy removal of the fudge.  A large pan may be used, but the fudge won't be as thick.  Another option is doubling the recipe.

    Next, melt the chocolate over low heat in a small sauce pan.  Stir frequently, until the chocolate is fully melted.  Then, turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients.

    Pour the fudge into the lined pan and place in the freezer set.  Optional: add toppings such as flaked sea salt, sprinkles, chopped nuts, etc.

    how-to-make-5-minute-pepermint-fudge

    The fudge requires about 1 hour in the freezer to fully set. After the fudge has set, remove it from the freezer and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

    Note: if you freeze the fudge longer than one hour let it thaw at room temperature for 10-20 minutes before cutting into it. This ensures a smoother, cleaner cut.

    top view of cut fudge

    More Paleo Fudge Recipes

    • Easy Vegan Maple Fudge
    • Bone Broth Protein Fudge
    • Allergy Free Fudge

    Enjoy!

    Print
    clock clock iconcutlery cutlery iconflag flag iconfolder folder iconinstagram instagram iconpinterest pinterest iconfacebook facebook iconprint print iconsquares squares iconheart heart iconheart solid heart solid icon
    bite of fudge

    5 Minute Peppermint Fudge

    5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star 5 from 1 review
    • Author: Katie
    • Prep Time: 0 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 5 minutes
    • Yield: one 8" x 4" pan
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Description

    An easy, low carb fudge recipe, great for a non-dairy holiday treat. Paleo, Keto and Vegan.


    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 5 oz dark chocolate
    • ½ cup almond butter (drippy, unsweetened)*
    • ¼ cup collagen (optional, omit for Vegan)
    • 1 +½ tsp peppermint flavoring**


    Instructions

    1. Line an 8" x 4" baking pan with foil and set aside.
    2. In a small saucepan, melt dark chocolate over low heat, stirring frequently.
    3. Remove chocolate from heat and mix in remaining ingredients.
    4. Pour mixture into the lined baking pan and place in fridge or freezer to set.
    5. Once the fudge has set, remove it from the pan and cut into bite-sized pieces.
    6. Store in fridge or freezer.

    Notes

    *Any nut or seed butter will work

    **If using peppermint oil, please note that it is much stronger than peppermint flavoring.  You will not want to use the amount given.

    Did you make this recipe?

    Share a photo and tag us — we can't wait to see what you've made!

    peppermint fudge pinterest image
    « Mint Chocolate Tart (Paleo, Vegan, No-Bake)
    Chocolate Protein Waffles (Paleo, Gluten Free) »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Kara

      December 20, 2020 at 4:07 pm

      This recipe is so yummy and so easy! Will be making again!

      Reply
      • Katie

        December 21, 2020 at 7:49 am

        I'm glad you love it! Thank you for the review 🙂

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe rating 5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi there!

    I'm Katie and I have a passion for baking healthy treats using real, whole food ingredients. On my blog you'll find a variety of sweet and savory recipes, all gluten free and dairy free. My mission is to make baking nutritious, delicious, simple and family friendly.

    More about me

    Subscribe

    Sign up for my mailing list to get early access to discounts, new recipes and more!

    Subscribe here!

    Cereal

    Cereal is typically anything but healthy... not Lovebird! It's all organic, paleo, plant based AND low in sugar. My kids love it too!

    Lovebird grain free cereal: paleo, vegan and AIP

    Popular

    • Paleo Chocolate Torte (Flourless, No Bake)
    • Healthy s'mores cookies on lined baking sheet.
      Gluten Free S'mores Cookies (Paleo, Vegan)
    • Bite of a brownie protein bite to show texture.
      Brownie Protein Bites (Gluten Free, Paleo)
    • Healthy Coffee Cookie Cups (No Bake, Gluten Free)

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • About
    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer
    • Terms & Conditions

    Recipes

    • Paleo
    • Vegan
    • Whole30
    • Nut Free

    Search

    • link to Instagram account
    • link to pinterest account
    • link to facebook

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2025 - Powered by Feast+