Nut butter fudge bites [dairy, egg, flour, gluten, refined sugar and wheat free]

I don’t know about you but we love nut butter in this house. The ooey-gooey-stick-to-the-roof-of-your-mouth goodness is so delicious on toast or bagels, you’d never know it was good for you. It’s also perfect for making sweet treats like these nut butter fudge bites, topping your pancakes and overnight oats.
Choose the right nut butter
I use the Kirkland mixed nut butter from Costco to make these fudge bites. In the US, you can also buy it on Amazon. What I like about this butter is that (a) it does not include any other unnecessary ingredients like added oil, added sugar or preservatives, and (b) in addition to nuts (almonds and cashews), it also contains seeds (pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and flax seeds – yum)!
Not all nut butters are created equal, of course. If you want to keep this snack nice and healthy, try to find a nut butter which is made without added sugar in particular. In a pinch, natural peanut butter will do. Or just make your own nut butter! It’s really super easy.

What are these nut butter fudge bites like?
They are:
- nutty (obviously), thanks to the nut butter content but also the addition of pecans;
- not chewy and not particularly crunchy – just dense and moreish;
- quick and easy to make – blitz and chill in the freezer and they’re ready to be eaten – perfect for those times when you just want to sink your teeth into something delicious fast;
- made with regular pantry ingredients so you (hopefully) don’t need to go shopping for anything extra. In particular, they do not need flour which is helpful if your store is still running low;
- no bake – if it’s getting warm where you are, no need to turn the oven on; and
- suitable for a wide range of diets and allergies, being dairy, egg, gluten, refined sugar and wheat free. They are not nut free due to the inclusion of nut butter and cashews but you could try substituting seed butter and seeds, if you want to try this but make it nut free. I haven’t tested it but can’t see why it wouldn’t work.

Nut butter fudge bites [dairy, egg, flour, gluten, refined sugar and wheat free]
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup mixed nut butter (I use the Kirkland mixed nut butter which is made from almonds, cashews, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds and flax seeds)
- 1/4 cup pecans
- 2 tbsp rice malt syrup
- 3 tbsp coconut oil, softened but not liquid (you may need a little extra, see step 3)
- 1 tbsp cacao powder
- 1 heaped tbsp desiccated coconut
- 2 tsp vanilla paste
Instructions
- Spoon the nut butter and pecans into a food processor. Blitz until the pecans are finely processed.
- Add all the remaining ingredients and blitz until smooth.
- The mixture should be not too thick and not too runny. If it seems a bit dry, add a little extra coconut oil and blitz again.
- Spoon into a silicone mini muffin pan and place into the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, or overnight.
- When solid, pop out of the silicone mold and store in a container in the freezer.
- Enjoy straight out of the freezer, no need to defrost.
Notes


74 Comments
Ashlyn @ F5 Method
Love that these are suitable to so many food allergies! I am a sucker for any nut butter treat so these look amazing!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Ashlyn!
Shannon
What a great idea! These nut butter fudge bites remind me of the best part of Reece’s Peanut Butter Cups, but made healthy. Which means when I make your lovely recipe I will probably eat them all in one sitting! 😆❣️😋 This is just the sort of treat I could snack on all day long, another amazing recipe Katerina!
Katerina
Oh my goodness, you sound like me! I can’t get enough of these at the moment. Thanks so much for your lovely comment, Shannon, hope you’ve been well!
Joanne Tracey
I love the look of these. I was there at “nut butter”.
Katerina
Haha.. right?! Thanks so much Tracey.
Rosemary
AHhh these are INCREDIBLE!! Also– I just got a Costco membership for the first time EVER (I know can you believe it!) and I’m going to keep my eye out for that delicious nut butter!!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Rosemary! I hope you enjoy your Costco membership!
Ashley
This looks so good! And I’m with you- gotta find a nut butter without a bunch of added sugar. That’s the key!
-Ashley
Le Stylo Rouge
Katerina
Yep, totally agree! Thanks very much, Ashley!
Kaitlyn
Yum! I’m always searching for healthy snack bites to make. I love the convenience of healthy store bars but the price really adds up quickly when you buy in bulk. Look forward to giving these a go!
Kaitlyn @ Oh, the Places We’ll Go!
Katerina
Thanks very much, Kaitlyn, I hope you like these!
Julia
These look and sound delicious! I am definitely going to give them a try! Love that they are no-bake!
Julia x
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Katerina
Thanks Julia!
Never Ending Journeys
Yum yum! I absolutely love anything with nutter butter, so I think I might just need to give these bites a try! They look so good!
Katerina
Thanks so much, much appreciated!
Auggie
Huge fans of nuts and these look so good! Not to mention it’s a no-bake recipe. Thank you for sharing 🙂
Katerina
Thank you very much!
Samantha
Yum! These look amazing!
~Samantha
http://goldcoastgirlblog.com
Katerina
Thank you!
Ellis James Designs
I myself am not a fan of nuts, but my family will enjoy this! I like that they come in a small size so you can store them easily if you can’t finish!
Katerina
Absolutely, pop them in the freezer and just grab on when you feel like it! Thank you!
Neil
Love how these nut butter fudge bites are no bake. That’s right up my street! Yum!
Katerina
Thanks Neil, definitely mine too!
Makeup Muddle
Oh wow this fudge sounds divine! I have never tried making my own fudge before, but I adore fudge so I need to! xo
Makeup Muddle
Katerina
Thanks Gemma, I hope you like it!
2pots2cook
Perfect little bites ! Pinning 🙂
Katerina
Thanks Davorka!
Jill
These are the perfect snack for my daughter! I’m going to make these!
Jill – Doused in Pink
Katerina
Woohoo! Hope your daughter loves them, Jill!
Judit
Dear Katrina, these nut butter fudge bites look so delicious! I could completely imagine the taste and crunchiness while I was reading your post and looking through the photos. Unfortunately nut butter is only available in speciality shops in Hungary, but maybe when the pandemic is finally over, i can go again shopping hunting for new ingredients, and then I am going to try it! Nice greetings from Hungary!
Katerina
That sounds wonderful, Judit! I hope you’re well and safe. Thanks so much for your comment!
Nancy
Last year, I learned that there are so many different types of nut butters! Oooh I love that you can make the bites without baking or using flour. The recipe looks easy to follow and big plus that you don’t need a ton of different things. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
Katerina
Exactly – I love easy and delicious recipes too! Thanks so much, Nancy!
marcie
This is such a wonderful, healthier fudge Katerina! I haven’t tried the mixed nut butter yet but have eyed it a few times…this is giving me the inspiration to pick some up quick!
Katerina
Thanks Marcie! It’s really quite wonderful!
Des | itsbetterinheels
Wow super healthy option! Thanks for sharing the recipe!!
Des | https://www.itsbetterinheels.com
Katerina
Thanks so much, Des!
Natalia
I love the whole new level of healthy that this recipe represents! Definitely saving for tonight! Thank you!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Natalia, much appreciated!
Ashlee
I am 100% going to have to try these out! They sound so yummy, and they look so simple to do!
Ashlee | https://www.maybeafterbrunch.com
Katerina
Thanks very much Ashlee!
Bexa
These sound delicious, so quick, easy and healthy too – the perfect snack! I love nut butter so would most definitely enjoy these 🙂 Thank you for sharing the recipe, will have to give them a try sometime!
Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com
Katerina
Thanks so much, Bexa!
Mercy
Looks good and I like the natural ingredients. How do you use it, can you eat it straight or put in the bread? I use almond butter on my toast but it gets really sweet in my second serving. This would be a better alternative when there’s no sugar involved.
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Katerina
Thanks Mercy! These are just for snacking, so just grab and eat!
Carrie @ Curly Crafty Mom
Ohhh, I could snack on these all day! They look filling and delicious!
Carrie
curlycraftymom.com
Katerina
Thanks so much, Carrie!
jodie filogomo
You have the best recipes ever Katerina!! I am going to make these today.
XOOX
Jodie
http://www.jtouchofstyle.com
Katerina
Thanks so much Jodie, that’s just made my day! xo
Christie
I love the sound of these Nut butter fudge bites! They look so tasty and thank you for describing how they taste. They would be a great snack especially with my coffee 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much, Christie!
Gentry
These look super yummy!
Katerina
They are – thanks Gentry!
David @ Spiced
We love nuts here, too, Katerina…so of course we love nut butters. (In fact, your post is making me crave a bagel topped with peanut butter right now!) I love the idea of using nut butter to whip up these easy sweet treats. They look (and sound) delicious!!
Katerina
Thanks so much, David! Peanut butter bagels are currently very popular around here too!
Alex
Love simple and delicious recipes like this – what a great snack these sweet bites make!
Katerina
Thanks so much, Alex! They’re definitely very popular around here!
Renuka
Would love to try these nut butter fudge bites. I have been baking quite a lot in the recent times, and have been trying to learn new techniques and hacks of baking. Thanks for always inspiring me to do better!
Stay home. Stay safe.
Katerina
I’m glad you like these Renuka – and no baking required!
Katerina
These sound like the perfect snack recipe!
Also love your name =o)
xKaterina
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Katerina
Thanks so much! Haha.. and I yours! 💛
Letscurry
Katerina
Nut butters are my family pleaser especially the ones made with peanut butter.
I love how quick and easy they are to make and that perfect stack.
Thanks
Katerina
Thank you!
Allie Mackin
Oh I love this it sounds so good and Iike that it is not baked, yes very good for the summer. I will have to try this out.
Allie of
http://www.allienyc.com
Katerina
Thanks so much, Allie! Perfect for summer indeed!
Simone
Those little hands are so cute in this shot. I bet you have helpers all the time when preparing all those yummy dishes. These fudge bites look so tasty!
xx Simone
Little Glittery Box
Katerina
I do – I love my little helpers! Thanks so much, Simone!
BarbaraFrenchVegan
I love, love nut butter bites, it’s so so delicious. Plus, it’s very easy. I love the fact that is mini bites so you can easily take it and eat it when you want. But I ‘m not sur that one is enough :)!
And mix nuts butter is amazing but my favorite is cashew butter :).
Have a lovely evening Katerina 🙂
Katerina
Thanks so much, Barbara! Cashew butter is delicious and these would be fantastic just using cashew butter! Thanks Barbara!
Kathrine Eldridge
This looks so delish! Thanks for your tips on the right nut butter.
https://www.kathrineeldridge.com
Katerina
No worries at all! Thanks Kathrine!
Rach
These look amazing! Best sweet snack!
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Katerina
Thanks Rach!