Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Course Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 12

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.

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