Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Posted on March 24, 2025

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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

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  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: Dessert

Ingredients

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**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

  1. Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners and spray with coconut oil cooking spray.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients for the bottom layer (chocolate) until smooth. Set aside.
  3. In another medium bowl, mix all ingredients for the top layer (peanut butter) until smooth. Set aside.
  4. Spoon a heaping 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate layer into each muffin cup, then tap the tin to spread evenly.
  5. 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.
  6. Sprinkle each cup with Himalayan sea salt.
  7. Freeze the muffin tin for 30 minutes or until firm. Enjoy!
  8. 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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