Healthy Chocolate Almond, Cashew or Peanut Butter Cups

I have been trying to focus on healthy eating so I really haven’t had that many sweets lately but now I’m craving chocolate and peanut butter. Here is a recipe to make healthy, homemade chocolate almond, cashew or peanut butter cups.

These will be fairly thin and make a dozen so if you want more than that or for them to be thicker, double the recipe.

Ingredients:

Chocolate Layer

• 1/3 cup raw Almond, Cashew or Peanut Butter
• 3 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons cacao powder
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup

Almond, Cashew or Peanut Butter Layer

• 1/3 cup raw Almond, Cashew or Peanut Butter
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Directions:

1. Using a muffin pan add silicone liners (buy here) and then spray with cooking spray. Set aside. You can use parchment liners instead of silicone.
2. Gather 2 small bowls to add ingredients for each layer.
3. Stir all ingredients for each layer – one per bowl until smooth.
4. Using your tablespoon, fill about 1/2 with the chocolate layer into each muffin cup
5. Press into the bottom gently
6. Now repeat with the almond, cashew or peanut butter
7. Give the pan a good shake or use the back of a spoon to even out the peanut butter
8. Place the in the freezer for 20-30 minutes
9. Store these cups in the fridge