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Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups
The latest version of a butter cup with a Mediterranean twist, these Chocolate Pistachio Butter Cups are simple to make and perfect for a sweet tooth!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 247 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled roasted pistachios
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 12 ounces bittersweet chocolate bar
- sea salt optional
Instructions
- Place pistachios in a food processor. Turn the food processor on and let it run on high for about 5 minutes, scraping down the sides with a spatula as necessary.
- Add the honey, coconut oil and honey, and process until the mixture is smooth again, about 2-3 more minutes.
- In a microwave, melt chocolate bar; stir until smooth.
- Fill a regular muffin tin with paper liners. Drop about 2 tablespoonfuls of the melted chocolate into the muffin cups. Drop 2-3 teaspoonfuls of the pistachio butter into the center of each cup; top with the remaining melted chocolate, about 2 teaspoons for each cup.
- Sprinkle each cup with a pinch of coarse sea salt.
- Freeze until set, about 1 hour and then enjoy!
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Notes
- Adaptability: You can certainly use any other nut butter or make your own nut butters for this recipe: it works well with peanut butter (that’s a given haha), almond butter, pecan butter and cashew butter. I found it’s best to use roasted nuts though if you’re making your own nut butter, especially with cashews.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container for 5-6 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Tools: I use the Kitchen Aid food Processor to make this, but I would also recommend the Dash blender, Vitamix or Ninja
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
270mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
14g
(28%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.6mg
(1%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
2.3mg
(13%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 14g | 28% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.6mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2.3mg | 13% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.