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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

When your sweet tooth strikes, reach for these homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups. This simple recipe only needs cocoa powder, coconut oil, maple syrup, and peanut butter to make the BEST treat.

Prep Time
20 mins
Chill Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 171 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cocoa powder regular or dark
  • ½ cup coconut oil melted
  • ½ cup + 3 Tbsp. pure maple syrup room temperature, divided
  • ½ tsp. salt
  • ⅓ cup peanut butter smooth

Instructions

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  1. Add cocoa powder, oil, ½ cup of the maple syrup, and salt to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
  2. In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk together the peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
  3. Line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake liners, fill each one with 2 teaspoons of the chocolate mixture and then smooth it out into a flat layer. Next, fill each one with 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture in the center, pushing it down slightly, and then top with 2 additional teaspoons of the chocolate. Gently smooth out the chocolate layer over the peanut butter using the back of a small spoon until it's completely flat.
  4. Refrigerate the peanut butter cups for at least two hours or up to overnight until hardened. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt, if desired and keep in the refrigerator between servings.

Notes

  • How to prep ahead of time: This recipe is best made ahead of time! Whip up a batch and keep the whole thing in the fridge until you're ready to enjoy.
  • How to store: Homemade peanut butter cups can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
  • How to freeze: The cups can be frozen in a freezer-safe airtight container or Ziploc freezer bag for up to 6-9 months.

Nutrition Information

Calories 171kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Sodium 113mg (5%) Potassium 180mg (5%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 9g (18%) Calcium 28mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 171

% Daily Value*

Calories 171kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 113mg 5%
Potassium 180mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 9g 18%
Calcium 28mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.