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Homemade Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

Rich dark chocolate peanut butter cups made with natural ingredients and no refined sugar for a clean eating dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layer
  • 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips 70% cacao recommended
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
  • 1 cup natural peanut butter unsweetened
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.25 tsp sea salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper or silicone liners.
  2. Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
  3. Spoon 1 tablespoon chocolate into each liner and freeze for 10 minutes.
  4. Mix peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  5. Add peanut butter filling over chilled chocolate layer.
  6. Top with remaining melted chocolate and smooth evenly.
  7. Chill in freezer 20–30 minutes until fully set.

Notes

Store in refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze up to 3 months. Sprinkle flaky sea salt before chilling for added flavor.