Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
- 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
- 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.
