Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Description
This recipe layers a smooth chocolate mixture, made from cocoa powder, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt, with a peanut butter filling sweetened with maple syrup. The two mixtures are assembled in muffin liners and refrigerated until firm, resulting in bite-sized peanut butter cups with a homemade approach.
The chocolate layers provide a rich, mildly sweet coating with a coconut undertone, while the peanut butter filling offers creamy texture and natural sweetness. The cups hold their shape well after chilling and can be sprinkled with sea salt to add a savory note.
They are best prepared ahead of time and kept cold to maintain firmness. Stored in an airtight container, they last about two weeks at room temperature or refrigerated longer. Freezing for several months is also an option, allowing for convenient treat storage or slow consumption.
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
- Add cocoa powder, oil, ½ cup of the maple syrup, and salt to a medium-sized bowl. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- In a separate medium-sized bowl whisk together the peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of maple syrup.
- 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.
- 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
- This recipe is best made ahead and kept refrigerated until serving to maintain texture.
- Store peanut butter cups in an airtight container for up to two weeks at room temperature or refrigerated.
- The cups freeze well for 6 to 9 months in a freezer-safe container.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 171 kcal
% 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.
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