• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • About Chelsea
    • All About Paleo
  • Recipe Index
  • My Favorites
    • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
  • Subscribe

Chelsea Joy Eats

menu icon
go to homepage
  • About Chelsea
    • All About Paleo
  • Recipe Index
  • My Favorites
    • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • About Chelsea
      • All About Paleo
    • Recipe Index
    • My Favorites
      • Favorites: Paleo Foods List
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
  • Γ—
    • Closeup of a hand pouring pure maple syrup over a stack of pumpkin pancakes
      Fluffy Gluten Free Pumpkin Pancakes
    • Slice of gluten free apple snack cake on a black dessert plate
      Spiced Apple Skillet Cake with Walnuts (Gluten Free)
    • Pork chops cooked in a slow cooker with sauerkraut, apples, and onions served on Pork chops cooked in a slow cooker with sauerkraut, apples, and onions served on plates with two forksa plate with a fork
      Crockpot Pork Chops with Sauerkraut, Apples, & Onions (Whole30)
    • Closeup of a bowl of poblano soup garnished with avocados, lime, and red peppervCloseup of a bowl of poblano soup garnished with avocados, lime, and red pepperCloseup of a bowl of poblano soup garnished with avocados, lime, and red pepper
      Roasted Poblano Soup with Chicken (Dairy Free)
    • No Bake Sunbutter Energy Balls on parchment paper
      Nut Free SunButter Energy Balls (No Bake)
    • Clusters of coconut no bake cookies on a baking sheet
      Easy Coconut No Bake Cookies without Peanut Butter (Keto)
    • Shallow bowl of ingredients for gluten free cajun seasoning
      Quick Gluten Free Cajun Seasoning (+ No Salt Option)
    • Small dish with homemade gluten free fajita seasoning with a small spoon
      Homemade Gluten Free Fajita Seasoning (+ Salt Free Option)
    • Plantain tortillas presented on a plate
      Plantain Tortillas on Stovetop or In Oven (Whole30, Vegan)
    • Glass filled with basil lemonade with additional glasses in the background
      Fresh Basil Lemonade Recipe with Honey
    • Bowl of strawberry cottage cheese ice cream with protein powder garnished with fresh strawberries
      Strawberry Cottage Cheese Ice Cream with Protein
    • Bowl of cottage cheese cookie dough on a plate garnished with chocolate chips
      Protein Cottage Cheese Cookie Dough (+ Flavor Ideas!)
    Home Β» Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

    Apr 3, 2015 Β· Modified: Apr 11, 2022 by Chelsea Joy Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β· This blog generates income via ads

    Modded Phat Fudge

    Sharing content is one of the best ways to support this blog!

    • Share
    • Tweet
    • Print
    Jump to Recipe·Print Recipe

    Ever heard the phrase "Fat is Phat"? That's what this fudge is all about. Because fat is good for you. End of story!

    Before we get to the recipe, I want to make it perfectly clear right off the bat: I am not the creator of Phat Fudge. Mary, The Paleo Chef, is the genius.

    This is simply a modded (modified) recipe that I've found I really enjoy and want to share with you! I absolutely don't want to try and take the credit for the original creation. In fact, I heartily encourage you to check out the original first. Because the original is always best, right? After that, come right back here and check out my version. Make both. Compare. Rejoice at all the delicious phat fudge on your hands.

    I made my version because Mary clearly tells everyone in her post to experiment. So that's what I did. I seriously love the original recipe, but it's just too much fun to change it up. Easy, too!

    Modded Phat Fudge

    Frankly, I wanted a way of making my phat fudge stretch a little further. Even though I make my own ghee, it still can get pretty pricey when I'm using a cup a week for phat fudge. Same with tahini! So, if I could add something else to make each batch last a littler longer, I'm totally game.

    Coconut butter was the best solution. (Well, for now. Until I come up with another modded phat fudge recipe!)

    Not only does it still taste great, it keeps well in the fridge. The original recipe is best stored in the freezer, but with this modified version the texture is absolutely perfect when stored in the fridge. Plus, it makes significantly more than the original (thanks to the extra cup of ingredients!), so it lasts a lot longer. Finally, coconut butter is CHEAP. Especially if you make your own. Not sure how to make your own? Just throw a bag of coconut flakes in a blender and blend until smooth. DONE.

    Now, I don't add sweetener of any kind to my phat fudge. I like it that way. But if it's just too weird to eat unsweetened fudge, you can refer to the original phat fudge recipe and add honey like it says to.

    "Modded" Phat Fudge | DoYouEvenPaleo.net

    What makes this fudge so phat? Well, it's full of good-for-you stuff like anti-inflammatory turmeric and energy (and libido)-boosting maca. The fat provides quick energy and won't cause you to "crash". Even unsweetened (to me), it tastes like a treat, but it's basically a little nutrition energy bomb.

    I'm not suggesting you eat a whole batch at once. That would just be overkill! One batch lasts me (at least) two weeks. I either have a square in the morning or as quick, easy fuel before a workout. And the taste is so killer, I'm literally going to bed every night in anticipation of eating it in the morning. Because priorities.

    Anyway, I hope you like my modded version of phat fudge! There may be more coming. Someday. So watch for that. Subscribe to my newsletter if you want to stay up to date without your inbox getting flooded. Or, you know, the tons of other social media I'm on.

    Print

    πŸ“– Recipe

    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

    Modded Phat Fudge

    ★ 5 Stars ☆ ★ 4 Stars ☆ ★ 3 Stars ☆ ★ 2 Stars ☆ ★ 1 Star ☆ No reviews
    • Prep Time: 5 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Total Time: 10 minutes
    Print Recipe
    Pin Recipe

    Ingredients

    Scale
    • 1 c tahini
    • 1 c grass fed butter or ghee
    • 1 c coconut butter
    • ΒΌ c cacao
    • 1 Tb turmeric
    • Β½ Tb cinnamon
    • Β½ Tb maca
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1 Tb gelatin
    • 1 Tb coffee grounds (optional)
    • 2 Tb chia seeds (optional)

    Instructions

    1. In a saucepan, melt ghee, coconut butter, and tahini over low heat, stirring frequently. Stir in cacao, cinnamon, maca, vanilla, and gelatin until smooth. Turn off heat. Add the coffee grounds and stir until just incorporated.
    2. Pour into a parchment paper-lined 8x8 pan. Sprinkle chia seeds overtop. Refrigerate for a few hours or until completely set. Eat. Rejoice!

    Notes

    Adapted from The Paleo Chef

    Did you make this recipe?

    Tag @chelseajoyeats on Instagram and hashtag it #chelseajoyeats

    More Gluten Free Dessert Recipes

    • Flourless sweet plantain cake frosted with coconut whipping cream and fresh berries
      Flourless Sweet Plantain Cake with Eggs
    • Paleo Chocolate Coffee Banana Popsicles | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Easy Chocolate Banana Popsicles with Coffee (Dairy Free)
    • Carrot cake on a plate with the remaining cake on a cake stand
      The Best Gluten Free Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting
    • Blueberry galette sliced on a baking stone and garnished with fresh blueberries
      Blueberry Galette (Gluten Free, Paleo)

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      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 ☆

      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Melissa says

      July 13, 2015 at 2:55 pm

      I'm not overly fond of tahini. Could you use almond butter instead or is there significance to the tahini?

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        July 14, 2015 at 10:15 am

        Hi Melissa! The original phat fudge recipe from the Paleo Chef calls for tahini. I believe the reason she uses it is first from a love of tahini (which I also share), as well as the fact that this fudge is supposed to act as a nutrition- and fat-bomb. Sesame (which is what tahini is made of) contains relatively high amounts of protein and fat, as well as B vitamins, manganese, magnesium, calcium, iron, and zinc. Because of those perks, tahini is a good choice. Personally, I don't think the end product tastes much like tahini.

        That said, I have made phat fudge without tahini before. I'm not sure I got the same energy-boosting results, but I've used sunflower seed butter in the past (the end result tasted mildly of "peanut butter"!). I assume you could use any nut or seed butter. The flavor might differ slightly with each one, of course.

        I know that was a long reply, but I hope that helps! And thank you for stopping by!

        Reply
    2. will says

      August 09, 2015 at 7:40 pm

      Woohoo I love chocolate this sounds solo amazing cant wait to try I'll give my critique later now here I come fatfudge also was thinking of making tahini cookies (tahini, eggs, salt) idk works for peanutbutter cookies!?

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        August 10, 2015 at 8:25 am

        Hi Will...thanks for stopping by! The phat fudge isn't super chocolatey (just a warning...). I do actually have a recipe for tahini cookies, and while they don't taste like peanut butter (tahini is too strongly flavored for that), they're one of my favorite recipes! You can find that recipe here: https://www.doyouevenpaleo.net/halvah-tahini-cookies/

        Reply
    3. Anna says

      May 29, 2016 at 11:09 pm

      The original PHAT Fudge recipe is no longer online

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        May 30, 2016 at 8:39 am

        I'm still able to find it! I've linked to it multiple times in this post. Here's another direct link: http://paleochef.com/2014/11/19/phat-fudge-recipe/

        Reply
    4. Angie says

      June 27, 2016 at 5:37 pm

      Hi Chelsea,

      Do you have any suggestions for Cacao replacement? I don't do with cacao or any form of chocolate for that matter. Heaven knows I've tried πŸ™‚

      Any suggestion would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!!

      Reply
      • Chelsea says

        June 27, 2016 at 6:15 pm

        I'm not sure if you consider carob a form of chocolate, but you could use that! Otherwise, you can sub for an additional 1/4 cup of coconut butter (or any nut butter) and maybe an extra 1 Tb of maca powder just to give it a little more flavor (although I would add maca gradually and taste as I go to make sure it doesn't overpower the rest). The cacao powder is in this recipe for the health benefits and flavor, but it doesn't make or break the recipe so it should be pretty easy to sub. πŸ™‚ Hope that helps!

        Reply
        • Angie says

          June 28, 2016 at 11:29 am

          Thank you for the speedy reply Chelsea. I will try carob - it may work. If not I'll try a nut butter like almond.

          I really love Phat Fudge πŸ™‚

          Reply

    Primary Sidebar

    Woman in athletic wear leaning on a kitchen counter while holding a cup of coffee

    Hello! I'm Chelsea, the author, recipe developer, and photographer behind Chelsea Joy Eats (formerly DoYouEvenPaleo).

    Life should be full of flavor, and I've made it my mission to bring you recipes and lifestyle advice that do just that. Most of the recipes here are paleo and gluten free! Want to know more?

    Trending Recipes

    • Closeup of shredded chicken in a dutch oven
      Easy Dutch Oven Shredded Chicken
    • Stack of gluten free plantain pancakes with syrup
      The Best Plantain Pancake Recipe
    • Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Patties | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Crazy Easy Pan-Fried Plantain Patties
    • How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board
      How to Build an Epic Gluten Free Charcuterie Board

    Fourth of July Recipes

    • Simple German Potato Salad Recipe
      German Potato Salad Recipe
    • Easy Paleo Peach Barbecue Sauce | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Easy Peach Barbecue Sauce
    • Greek-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Thighs arranged on a bed of arugula next to grilling tongs
      Greek-Rubbed Grilled Chicken Thighs
    • Sticky sweet pork ribs garnished with sesame seeds
      Sticky-Sweet Pork Ribs (on the Grill or in the Oven)
    • Paleo Grilled BBQ Chicken Drumsticks | DoYouEvenPaleo.net
      Grilled BBQ-Rubbed Chicken Drumsticks
    • Closeup of walleye tacos with radish slaw
      Walleye Fish Tacos with Radish Slaw

    Me, In Your Inbox:

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    About

    • Privacy Policy
    • Disclaimer

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    Contact

    • Contact

    As an Amazon Associate and affiliate with companies I love, I earn from qualifying purchases. Thank you for helping me keep going!

    Copyright Β© 2023 Chelsea Joy Eats

    28 shares