OMG Almond Butter Cups (or Peanut Butter or Tahini) Recipe
You can satisfy your chocolate craving right here! These little beauties are the perfect chocolate almond butter treat! A healthy version of an old time favourite. Feel free to use almond butter, peanut butter or tahini.
Ingredients
- 3 bars (100 grams each) of 70%
- bittersweet chocolate, divided
- 3 tbsp. maple syrup, divided
- 3 tbsp. coconut oil
- ⅓ cup natural almond or peanut
- butter or tahini
- 1 tsp. flaky sea salt, I like Marldon
- sea salt, optional
Instructions
- 1
Line a mini muffin tine with mini muffin tin liners.
- 2
Make a double boiler by heating a small pot filled halfway with water. Place a glass or metal bowl on top of the pot, the bowl should be bigger than the pot.
- 3
Place 2 bars of the chocolate (broken in pieces), 2 tbsp. of maple syrup and 2 tbsp. of coconut oil in the bowl on top of the pot. Turn the heat on the stove and melt the chocolate (it will melt as the water heats), stir to combine to make it smooth and shiny, remove from the heat. You can also do this in the microwave, start with 30 seconds, stir, add more time (20 seconds at a time) as needed.
- 4
Using a teaspoon (one you use for tea, not the actual teaspoon), spoon a small amount into the bottom of each lined cup. Make sure you cover the bottom of the liner without making it too thick. You want to save a little for the top. Place muffin tray in the freezer for about 10 minutes.
- 5
Remove tray from freezer, using a teaspoon again, dollop a very small amount of almond butter (peanut butter or tahini) into each cup, it does not need to spread to the edges, freeze again for 10 minutes.
- 6
In the meantime, add the remaining 1 bar of chocolate, 1 tbsp. of maple syrup and 1 tbsp. of coconut oil to the bowl, place over the double boiler again and melt and stir the chocolate and maple syrup.
- 7
Remove the cups from the freezer, distribute the chocolate over each almond butter cup, spread it a little with the back of the spoon so that it covers the almond butter and reaches the edges so that it seals in the almond butter. Freeze again for 5 minutes, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, freeze.
- 8
Enjoy right from the freezer. Makes 24 little bites
Tips & Storage
- How to Store
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
- Can I Freeze This?
- Most recipes freeze well for up to 3 months. Cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Make Ahead Tip
- This recipe can be prepared in advance. Simply reheat when ready to serve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make OMG Almond Butter Cups (or Peanut Butter or Tahini)?
This OMG Almond Butter Cups (or Peanut Butter or Tahini) recipe by Carolyn Cohen includes step-by-step instructions that are easy to follow. You'll need 8 ingredients and the recipe is designed for home cooks of all skill levels.
What goes well with this omg almond butter cups (or peanut butter or tahini)?
This recipe pairs well with a variety of dishes. Try it as part of a complete meal with complementary sides, salads, or proteins.