Indulge in these guilt-free peanut butter cups crafted with just 5 wholesome ingredients. They’re simply irresistible and the talk of the town!
Crafted with nutritious, wholesome ingredients, these peanut butter cups are a treat for your taste buds. With all-natural peanut butter, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a sprinkle of Himalayan sea salt, they’re a delight for health-conscious snackers!
Our readers can’t get enough of these healthy peanut butter cups—they’ve earned rave reviews and a solid 5-star rating! We’re excited for you to give them a try!
This peanut butter cup recipe is a winner for so many reasons, mainly because who doesn’t adore peanut butter cups? I’m the kind of person who craves something sweet after dinner, and these definitely hit the spot.
Not only are these healthy peanut butter cups delicious, but they also double as freezer fudge thanks to the magic of coconut oil! Keep them in the freezer until you’re ready to enjoy a delightful treat—they’re perfect even straight from the freezer!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
**Bottom Layer (Chocolate):**
- 1/3 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter*
- 2.5 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
**Top Layer (Peanut Butter):**
- 1/3 cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- Himalayan sea salt
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners and spray with coconut oil cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients for the bottom layer (chocolate) until smooth. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, mix all ingredients for the top layer (peanut butter) until smooth. Set aside.
- Spoon a heaping 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate layer into each muffin cup, then tap the tin to spread evenly.
- Repeat with the peanut butter layer, adding a heaping 1/2 tablespoon on top of the chocolate layer. Tap the tin again to even out the cups.
- Sprinkle each cup with Himalayan sea salt.
- Freeze the muffin tin for 30 minutes or until firm. Enjoy!
- Store the healthy peanut butter cups in the freezer for later enjoyment.
Notes
- Use all-natural, drippy peanut butter for the best results. Try brands like Smuckers All Natural, Trader Joe’s All Natural, or Fresh Thyme All Natural.
- Keep your healthy peanut butter cups stored in the freezer for convenient snacking.