Peanut butter cups are my hubbies favorite and because I love him so much I whipped up a batch of these tasty Raw Cacao Almond Butter Cups. Now I know these aren’t exactly the same but they have a good balance of sweet, salty and chocolate like the real thing with the bonus of being so much healthier. They are great to keep in the freezer for a quick treat and I promise your peanut butter cup obsessed husbands will love them too! If you are following the 21 Day Sugar Detox these are completely compliant just be sure to leave out the optional sweetener. Enjoy!
Raw Cacao Almond Butter Cups
Author: Katie at WHOLELOVELYLIFE.com
Recipe type: Treats + Snacks
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Serves: 11 cups
21 Day Sugar Detox, Paleo, Gluten Free, Grain Free, Vegan, Dairy Free
Ingredients
- 6 Tbsp raw cacao powder
- ¾ cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 3 Tbsp raw almond butter
- ⅛ tsp sea salt
- Optional: 8 drops of liquid stevia or 1 tsp honey/maple syrup
Instructions
- Measure out almond butter and mix with sea salt and optional sweetener (no stevia or sweetener if following the 21 DSD).
- Place in the freezer while you prep the chocolate. Slightly hardened almond butter works better than room temperature because it stays in place to ensure it does not leak out the sides.
- In a pot or microwave melt coconut oil.
- Mix in raw cacao powder and vanilla extract (I like to mix everything in a large pourable measuring cup).
- Pour half the mixture evenly into a silicone mold or parchment lined cupcake pan.
- Place in freeze to set for about 5 min.
- Place even scoops of almond butter in the center of each cup.
- Place in the freezer to set about 5 min.
- Tip: To keep chocolate mixture melted while the cups set I like to rest the measuring cup in a bowl of hot water.
- Pour the remaining chocolate mixture over the cups and ensure all almond butter is covered.
- Place in the freezer to set for about 10 min.
- Cups can be kept in either the freezer or fridge for a few weeks.
Notes
Use organic whenever possible!
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I tried these today because I was needing a treat while we’re doing the 21DSD and they totally hit the spot! Can’t wait to try them later with the sweetener! Thanks!
Hi! Thank you so much for taking time to write a review! I’m so glad you enjoyed this recipe. I know how tough the 21 DSD can be so it’s nice to have a few treats to fall back on now and then.