I prefer to say that this easy vegan peanut butter fudge recipe is healthier than the authentic recipe. It is still a treat and should be eaten in moderation, but it's a clean treat, a healthy no-bake dessert for the sweet tooth. Peanut butter is high in plant-based protein. Maple syrup has less sugar than refined sugar and contains nutrients like potassium. Finally, coconut oil has a high level of antifungals from lauric acid, and it's also the only oil able to firm up healthy desserts without baking. That's why it is so often used in my no-bake vegan dessert recipe.