Description
Delicious homemade chocolate peanut butter cups that are easy to make and perfect for a sweet treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (at least 70% cacao)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (optional)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1½ tbsp coconut flour
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp sea salt
- ¼ cup puffed quinoa
Instructions
- TOAST THE QUINOA: If using plain puffed quinoa, place it in a dry skillet over medium heat and toast for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from heat once it becomes fragrant and slightly golden. Set aside to cool.
- MELT THE CHOCOLATE: Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Melt over a double boiler or in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between each round until completely smooth.
- MAKE THE CHOCOLATE BASE: Line a mini muffin tin with paper or silicone liners. Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each cup. Tap the tin lightly on the counter to even out the chocolate. Sprinkle a small pinch of puffed quinoa on top. Freeze for 10 minutes to set.
- MIX THE PEANUT BUTTER FILLING: In a small bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup or honey, coconut flour, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined. The mixture should be thick but scoopable.
- ASSEMBLE THE CUPS: Remove the tin from the freezer. Add 1 to 1½ teaspoons of the peanut butter filling over the set chocolate layer and press gently to flatten. Spoon another teaspoon of melted chocolate over the filling and smooth the tops with the back of a spoon. Optionally, sprinkle more puffed quinoa on top.
- CHILL AND SET: Return the tray to the freezer for 20 to 30 minutes, or until fully set. Once firm, transfer the peanut butter cups to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator.
Notes
- Ensure the mixture is thick but scoopable for the best filling texture.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for best freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg