Homemade Peanut Butter Cup Recipe Made Healthier – For Chocolate Lovers
We all get those sweet cravings, right? The good news is you can enjoy your favorite sweets in a healthier way. Ready to make a healthier peanut butter cup? Having homemade options for your favorite sweets feels so good when you know you are in the midst of a chocolate craving. Meet the Homemade Peanut Butter Cup healthy makeover.
Why Everyone Loves A Homemade Peanut Butter Cup
Did you know people all over the world love natural peanut butter cups? If you love chocolate, you have to try these. With just a few simple things you probably have in your kitchen, you can make these tasty little cups of chocolate and peanut butter. Whether you like creamy peanut butter or other kinds of nut butter, these cups will make your taste buds happy.
Why Homemade is Better
Control your ingredients
With just a few simple things you probably have in your kitchen, you can make healthy homemade peanut butter cups in a snap. Whether you like creamy peanut butter or other kinds of nut butter, these tasty little cups will make your taste buds happy.
Unlike store-bought options that may contain artificial additives or preservatives, you have complete control over the ingredients you use for a healthier treat.
Make It Your Way
Got a favorite nut butter or a filling you love? Use it. Almond or cashew butter works great. Maybe you want to try sunflower seed butter. Want a little surprise in the middle? Add a small spoonful of jam or some chocolate chips. This recipe is flexible, so go ahead and make it your own.
How to Make Your Own Homemade Peanut Butter Cup
Melt Chocolate, Pour into Molds, Add Peanut Butter Filling
Making these cups is super easy. Start by melting some chocolate chips in a double boiler until smooth and creamy.
Once the chocolate has melted, pour it into your candy mold of choice or a cupcake liner, filling each about halfway. Then, take a spoonful of creamy peanut butter mixture and place it on top of the melted chocolate in each mold.
Let Them Cool Down
After adding the peanut butter filling to the molds, carefully spoon more melted chocolate on top to cover the peanut butter completely. You can smooth out the surface with the back of a spoon, but I never do. I like the homemade uneven look.
Put them in the fridge until they're firm. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour. The cold temperature will help solidify the chocolate and make it easy to eat without getting you all messy.
Time to Enjoy!
Once ready, remove them from the fridge and pop them out of the mold
Now comes the best part—enjoying your delicious homemade treats! Take a bite and savor that irresistible combination of rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter.
Extra Tips for this Chocolatey Treat
I like to store them in the freezer after I pop them out of their mold.
The great thing about making your own peanut butter cups is that you can customize them to suit your taste preferences. You can use dark or milk chocolate depending on your preference or even add some crushed nuts or sprinkles on top for extra crunch and flavor.
The Bottom Line
The idea behind a sweet treat is the word treat. A treat means something special, something you look forward to, something that does not happen every day.
These Healthier Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are perfect when you are craving melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
When you’re looking for a quick dessert recipe with simple ingredients (real food that you can find in your pantry), this ticks all the boxes.
Why Wait? Make them today!
So why wait? Grab those simple ingredients, melt that chocolate, fill those molds with luscious peanut butter mixture, chill them up, and enjoy these delectable homemade treats!
These Healthier Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are perfect when you are craving melt-in-your-mouth goodness.
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Healthier Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
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Ingredients
Bottom Layer (Chocolate
- ⅓ cup peanut butter all-natural or fresh ground. See notes for variations.
- 2½ tbsp coconut oil extra virgin/refined. See notes
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp honey
Top Layer (Peanut Butter)
- ⅓ cup peanut butter all-natural or fresh ground.
- 2 tbsp coconut oil extra virgin/refined
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp honey
Garnish
- 1 sprinkle sea salt
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with 12 parchment paper muffin liners. Or use silicone cups or molds.
- In one of the bowls, melt 2 ½ tablespoon coconut oil in the microwave.
- Stir in all ingredients for the bottom layer (chocolate) together until smooth. Set aside.
- In the other bowl, melt 2 tablespoon coconut oil the microwave.
- Stir all ingredients for the top layer (peanut butter) together until smooth. Set aside.
- Scoop a heaping ½ tablespoon of the chocolate layer into each muffin cup. Shake a bit until the layer is set evenly.
- Place ½ tablespoon of the peanut butter layer on top of the chocolate layer. Shake a bit until your cups are even.
- Sprinkle each cup with some sea salt. (Don’t skip this step - it is the secret to pure heaven in your mouth.)
- Place muffin tin in the freezer for 30 minutes or until firm.
- Keep healthy peanut butter cups in the freezer until ready to enjoy them.
Notes
Hand Size Portions
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