๐ซ Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
A post-Halloween reset treat โ sweet, simple, and made with real ingredients.
Halloween might be over, but the sweet tooth is still hanging around. Instead of reaching for leftover candy, these homemade peanut butter cups are the perfect โcleaned-upโ version โ no additives, no refined sugar, and just enough sweetness to satisfy a chocolate craving.
They come together in about 20 minutes with just five simple ingredients you probably already have in your pantry. Keep a few in the fridge for when the late-night chocolate craving hits โ theyโre the perfect mix of indulgent and wholesome.
Ingredients
1 cup Enjoy Life semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp coconut oil
ยฝ cup natural peanut butter
2 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional toppings: flaky sea salt, crushed pretzels, or cacao nibs
Instructions
1๏ธโฃ Melt the chocolate: Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a heat-safe bowl. Melt in 30-second intervals (or use a double boiler) until smooth.
2๏ธโฃ Make the base: Spoon a thin layer of melted chocolate into silicone muffin cups or mini liners. Freeze for 10 minutes.
3๏ธโฃ Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and a pinch of sea salt until creamy.
4๏ธโฃ Assemble: Add a small spoonful of the peanut butter mixture on top of each hardened chocolate base.
5๏ธโฃ Finish and set: Pour the remaining melted chocolate over each cup, smoothing the tops. Add flaky salt if you like a little crunch. Freeze for about 20 minutes, until firm.
6๏ธโฃ Store: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week (if they last that long).
Why Youโll Love Them
โ๏ธ Just five ingredients
โ๏ธ Vegan + gluten-free
โ๏ธ No refined sugar
โ๏ธ The perfect sweet-but-clean bite for post-Halloween or any cozy night in
Try switching it up with almond or cashew butter or drizzle a little melted coconut butter over the top for a โwhite chocolateโ swirl.
These are the kind of chocolate treats that make you forget about the store-bought stuff โ rich, creamy, and made with ingredients you can feel good about. The perfect way to ease out of Halloween mode and into cozy November baking.
