5 from 12 votes
Decadent Chocolate Coconut Butter Cups
These decadent chocolate coconut butter cups feature a layered combination of vegan dark chocolate and a creamy coconut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup. The treat is finished with optional shredded coconut on top for added texture. Once assembled in mini cupcake liners, the cups are chilled until firm, creating a rich and smooth indulgence suitable for dessert or a snack.
Prep Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs
Servings:
8
chocolate coconut butter cups
Calories:
167 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup dark chocolate vegan, chunks or chips
- ⅓ cup coconut butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- coconut flakes optional, for decorating
Instructions
- Heat 1 cup of chocolate in the microwave.
- When ready, add a tablespoon or so of the melted chocolate to the bottom of the mini cupcake wrappers.
- To Make the coconut center, simply add maple syrup to the coconut butter and mix until well-combined.
- Spoon a layer of the coconut mixture over the chocolate.
- Add another tablespoon or so of chocolate over the coconut layer.
- Repeat until you have run out of chocolate and coconut filling.
- Top the cups with shredded coconut.
- When ready, place the cups into the refrigerator for 1-2 hours just until they have set.
- Enjoy with company!
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Notes
- For a sugar-free version, omit the maple syrup and use sugar-free dark chocolate.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the cups fully vegan and dairy-free.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1coconut butter cup
Calories
167kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
16g
(5%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
26mg
(1%)
Potassium
148mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
73mg
(7%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 chocolate coconut butter cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 167
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1coconut butter cup | |
| Calories | 167kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 26mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.