Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

Homemade vegan peanut butter cups are the perfect combination of rich, creamy peanut butter and smooth, indulgent chocolate. They are free from dairy, eggs, and refined sugars, making them a healthier alternative to store-bought peanut butter cups. Plus, they’re so easy to customize with your favorite toppings like sea salt, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.

Number of Servings: 12 peanut butter cups

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cooking Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Cuisine: Vegan Desserts

Ingredients:

• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional toppings: sea salt, chopped nuts, shredded coconut

Equipment/Utensils Required:

• Muffin tin or silicone muffin cups
• Small saucepan
• Mixing bowl
• Spoon or spatula

Preparation Steps:

1. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper or silicone muffin cups and set aside.
2. In a small saucepan, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
3. Spoon 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom.
4. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
5. In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt, stirring until smooth and well combined.
6. Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and spoon 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer in each cup.
7. Flatten the peanut butter layer with the back of a spoon, then spoon another tablespoon of melted chocolate on top, covering the peanut butter layer completely.
8. If desired, sprinkle your favorite toppings like sea salt, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut on top of the chocolate layer.
9. Place the muffin tin back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow the peanut butter cups to firm up.
10. Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Iron: 6%
• Calcium: 2%
• Potassium: 2%
• Magnesium: 6%
• Phosphorus: 6%

Vegan Peanut Butter Cups

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Homemade vegan peanut butter cups are the perfect combination of rich, creamy peanut butter and smooth, indulgent chocolate. They are free from dairy, eggs, and refined sugars, making them a healthier alternative to store-bought peanut butter cups. Plus, they're so easy to customize with your favorite toppings like sea salt, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 5 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine vegan

Servings 12 vegan peanut butter cups

Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Optional toppings: sea salt chopped nuts, shredded coconut

Instructions

 

• Line a muffin tin with 12 paper or silicone muffin cups and set aside.
• In a small saucepan, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips over low heat, stirring frequently until smooth.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin cup, spreading it evenly to coat the bottom.
• Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to set.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and salt, stirring until smooth and well combined.
• Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and spoon 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer in each cup.
• Flatten the peanut butter layer with the back of a spoon, then spoon another tablespoon of melted chocolate on top, covering the peanut butter layer completely.
• If desired, sprinkle your favorite toppings like sea salt, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut on top of the chocolate layer.
• Place the muffin tin back in the freezer for at least 1 hour to allow the peanut butter cups to firm up.
• Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.

Notes

Nutritional Information (per serving):

• Calories: 150
• Total Fat: 10g
• Saturated Fat: 4g
• Carbohydrates: 13g
• Fiber: 2g
• Protein: 3g

Vitamins and Minerals (per serving):

• Iron: 6%
• Calcium: 2%
• Potassium: 2%
• Magnesium: 6%
• Phosphorus: 6%

 

 

 

 

 

 

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