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Mini Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

An easy recipe to make vegan peanut butter cups at home.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 16 pieces
Calories: 113 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

16 mini paper liners
Chocolate Coating:
  • 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips (about 7 ounces)
Peanut Butter Filling:
  • 1/2 cup all-natural organic peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon coconut flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
Coarse sea salt, for topping (if desired)

Instructions

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  1. Line a mini muffin pan with the 16 paper liners and set it aside. Melt half of the dark chocolate (about 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips) over a double boiler. I simply arrange an heat-safe bowl over my 2-quart sauce pan that has been filled with about an inch of water, and then bring that to a boil.
  2. Once the chocolate is melted, use a teaspoon to scoop the chocolate into the bottom of each mini muffin liner, then set the pan aside again.
  3. To prepare the peanut butter filling, stir together all of the ingredients in a medium bowl, until the mixture is thick. Use a teaspoon to measure out the filling, then roll it between your hands to form a ball. I like to gently press each ball between my fingers so that the top and bottom are slightly flattened, that way the peanut butter cups won't look too round.
  4. Press the peanut butter filling into each muffin cup, then melt the remaining dark chocolate to spoon over the top. You want the tops to be flat, just like a Reese's peanut butter cup, so you might need a little bit more than a teaspoon to fill out the tops. While the chocolate is still melted, sprinkle the tops with coarse sea salt, if desired. (I highly recommend it!)
  5. Allow the cups to cool at room temperature, or put them in the fridge to speed up the process. Because this recipe calls for natural peanut butter, which is normally stored in the fridge, I'd recommend storing these in the fridge if you don't plan on serving them all within two days. They should keep for a month or more when stored in an airtight container in the fridge-- unless you eat them all before then!

Nutrition Information

Calories 113kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 10g (3%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 8g (12%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 5mg (0%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%) Iron 1.1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16pieces

Amount Per Serving

Calories 113

% Daily Value*

Calories 113kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 8g 12%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 5mg 0%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%
Iron 1.1mg 6%

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