Description
Delicious homemade vegan peanut butter cups, perfect for Valentine’s Day. They’re rich, chocolatey, and made with simple, wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler until smooth.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner, tilting to coat the sides. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to set.
- In a separate bowl, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, sea salt, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of the peanut butter mixture into the center of each chocolate shell.
- Top each cup with more melted chocolate to cover the peanut butter.
- Return to the freezer for 15-20 minutes until fully set.
- Store in the fridge or freezer until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- You can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter as a substitute for peanut butter.
- Use silicone liners for easy removal.
- Decorate the tops with pink sea salt or vegan sprinkles for a Valentine touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg