Looking for a healthier crowd-pleasing dessert? Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Fudge is a unique take on two favorites, but is secretly guilt-free! Vegan + Gluten-free!
Can someone please tell me how it is mathematically, statistically, logically, and emotionally possible to dislike chocolate? I cannot wrap my head around this one. How does one despise the taste of the most glorious food in the world? Think about it; if you dislike chocolate, you miss out on a dessert world of opportunity. Could you imagine turning your nose up at to a ginourmous slice or a decadent 7 layer chocolate cake? Or gagging at the site of a right-out-of-the-oven gooey brownie? Or turning down a glorious chocolatey piece of fudge?
Believe it or not, my cousin is one of those people. I always asks her how she gets her sweet fix, but she always explains to me that there are plenty non-chocolate desserts that she enjoys. Sometimes I forget that there is a world outside of chocolate desserts. You know apple pie, cheesecake, blondies, vanilla cupcakes, white chocolate……the list could go on. It saddens me though, that these chocolate haters will never know the delicious taste of fudge. That is until I made a non-chocolate version to feed their souls.
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Fudge. How does that sound? When the idea first came into my mind, it tickled my heart. A simple chocolate-less, sinless, crowd-pleasing dessert that is perfect for any holiday get-together. Who say’s you need chocolate to make fudge? Call me a rebel, but I say nay.
My friends at Farmer’s Direct Co-op hooked me up with some fabulous products, and I included their organic rolled oats in this recipe. You know what I love about this company? 100% of their products are farmer owned and are certified organic and fair trade. I choose to partner with their company because I believe that farmers and their land should be treated fairly. To learn more about this evolution click here.
Ok, now back to the recipe! Here is what you need:
Farmer’s Direct Co-op Organic rolled oats
raisins
cashew butter
maple syrup
coconut oil
vanilla
cinnamon
sliced almonds
Andddd thats a wrap up! Now go on and make this delicious guilt-free fudge! It will please chocolate lovers and chocolate-haters alike!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Freezer Fudge
Cashew butter fudge and oatmeal raisin cookies collide in this irresistible, guilt-free dessert! It’s super simple to make and will please everyone’s taste buds! Also vegan and gluten-free friendly!
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Freezer Fudge {Vegan + Gluten-free}
Ingredients
- Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Mixture:
- 1 cup Farmer Direct Co-op regular rolled oats
- 1 cup raisins
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp. coconut oil melted
- 1/4 tsp. cinnamon
- 1 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Combine all ingredients for oatmeal raisin cookie mix in a bowl. Spread onto a cooking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15 minutes, or until toasted. Let cool.
- Combine remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix together, then fold in oatmeal raisin cookie mixture.
- Spray cooking spray into a loaf pan and spoon in fudge mixture. Freeze mixture for 2-3 hours.
- Slice into about 16 pieces.
- Enjoy!
- *Store leftovers in an airtight container in freezer.
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Courtney says
This is such a great idea! My mouth is watering just looking at it. 🙂
Kaila @ Healthy Helper Blog says
You had me at fudge. THIS LOOKS SO GOOD.
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
This looks amazing! Fudge is a tradition in my family around the holidays but I’ve quit making it in the name of cleaner treats. This is the perfect solution! We love oatmeal cookies with Farmer Direct oats too. 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
Do you like chocolate? Hahahaha! I don’t have to answer that 😛
Natalie | Feasting on Fruit says
Really, those sorts of people actually exist!?! I’ve heard rumor before but it all sounds a little far fetched…I mean it’s chocolate!! Haha! Sometimes I find myself adding chocolate to every sweet treat I make and then I have to remind myself that there are other flavors out there too 😀 Like this oatmeal raisin deliciousness!! With the maple and the cinnamon it all sounds perfect together. And I am loving the thought of smooth fudge meets crumbly chunky oat + raisin mixture–YUM!!
Kristy from Southern In Law says
Ummmmmm, I don’t trust people who DON’T love chocolate so it’s safe to say I’m a chocolate fan 😉
This looks amazing. You took an already delicious treat and made it 10,000x more delicious!
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness says
I’m with you, I’m all about the chocolate! I could totally go for a slice of 7 layer chocolate cake right about now…. though this cookie fudge sounds good to me too!
Megan says
I’m so glad you created this recipe. Oatmeal raisin cookies are my absolute favourite!
Emily says
I need to get so more creative about fudge; you have all these amazing recipes that aren’t chocolate. I love chocolate, but I love trying non-chocolatey things too. Now I’m thinking some oatmeal raisin cookie fudge is in order, and I would love to check out Farmer Direct.
annie says
I don’t get people who dislike chocolate either. My ex didn’t really like it…but my husband does. I love sharing it with him. But he (well, both of us) would LOVE this fudge too.
Mary says
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Fudge? Ummmmmmm yes please, I want some 🙂 I can’t imagine disliking chocolate, sometimes a little chocolate is the highlight of my day.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
I don’t understand people who don’t like chocolate either! Mind blowing, but more for us! 🙂 These oatmeal raisin cookie fudge doesn’t even need chocolate though – it looks SOO good! Dying for a bite!
Heather McClees says
Love the ingredients in these and Farmer Direct oats are great, such high-quality! I love that you used cashew butter too, one of my all-time favorites! <3
Jessica @ Jessica in the Kitchen says
I could definitely get into this fudge!! Love the use of the cashew butter and the oats to keep them nice and sturdy and healthy!
Emily says
Made it… and can’t wait to see how it turns out. I don’t know if I can wait 2 hours. 😀
Sarah @ SnixyKitchen says
Well I USED to be a chocolate hater (gasp!) – it was just too bitter for me! But now I’m all about it. Though I would totally dig into these non-chocolate fudge bites too!!
neil@neilshealthymeals.com says
Oh, fudge. I haven’t had it in ages!
And these are made with cashew butter too. I love that difference from normal fudge. 😉
Demeter | Beaming Baker says
Oh my! Have I ever told you how much I love these dessert and cookie mashups?? I have such a soft spot for oatmeal raisin… so these have my name all over them! Drooling + pinning! 😉
Cassie Tran says
Oatmeal raisin is one of my favorite flavors! Never would’ve thought of fudge, though! Love this idea!!
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
I remember drooling over this when I saw on Pinterest, and now here I am drooling again. LOVE fudge this time of year and this is THE MOST creative fudge recipe I’ve ever seen!
STACEY says
I love chocolate! But this fudge looks so good, and such a great idea. Perfect for people that can’t have chocolate.
Jennifer @ Fit Nana says
This. Is. Brilliant. OMG.
Marla says
HI Bethany & Rachel,
These oatmeal raisin cookie fudge look heavenly and are perfect healthy snack or dessert for the holidays. Those almonds sound really sound tasty mixed with the oatmeal. Thanks for sharing on Real Food Fridays. Pinned & tweeted!
Jenn says
My dad and my hubby are not chocolate lovers – I will never understand it. But that’s just fine because more for me. However, this fudge is looking mighty fine! I don’t even like raisins and you’ve got me craving this!! 🙂 Hubby loves raisins though, as do the kids, so I can’t wait to try this!
Jessica @ Desserts With Benefits says
OMG OMG OMG OMG OMG I almost fell out of my chair freaking out at how good this looks!! 🙂
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