Paleo Vegan Chocolate Fudge

coconut oil (should be firm like cold butter) or 3 tablespoons (42 grams) unsalted butter for a dairy-containing version

solid, non-melted coconut butter, broken into small pieces (not coconut oil nor cacao butter - here's how you can make your own homemade coconut butter or you can buy it here)

vanilla bean powder or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

cocoa powder or 9 tablespoons (65 grams) carob powder1

(add up to 1/4 teaspoon salt if you like things salty)

(80 grams)2 honey (I like Nature Nate's), maple syrup or brown rice syrup (use the latter 2 for vegan but note that brown rice syrup isn't paleo)