Paleo Almond Butter Cups: A Guilt-Free Chocolate Treat with MCT Oil
These Paleo Almond Butter Cups are a guilt-free chocolate treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth without sacrificing your health goals. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these almond butter cups are rich, creamy, and satisfying. The combination of almond butter, raw cacao powder, MCT oil, and honey creates a delicious and nutritious treat that is perfect for any time of day. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack or a sweet treat to enjoy after dinner, these Paleo Almond Butter Cups are a great choice. They're easy to make, customizable to your liking, and absolutely delicious.
The story of these Paleo Almond Butter Cups begins in the kitchens of our Test Kitchen, where we were on a mission to create a healthy and delicious chocolate treat that would satisfy our sweet tooth without sacrificing our health goals. We started with a base of almond butter, which is a nutrient-rich and flavorful alternative to traditional chocolate. We then added raw cacao powder, which is a powerful antioxidant and gives the almond butter cups their rich chocolate flavor. To make the almond butter cups even more creamy and smooth, we added MCT oil, which is a type of fat that is easily absorbed and used for energy. We also added a touch of honey for sweetness and pure vanilla extract for flavor. Once we had the perfect combination of ingredients, we poured the mixture into muffin tins and froze them until firm. The result was a delicious and healthy chocolate treat that we couldn't wait to share with the world. Since then, these Paleo Almond Butter Cups have become a staple in our Test Kitchen. We love them as a healthy snack, a sweet treat after dinner, or even as a topping for our favorite desserts.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup almond butter, unsweetened and creamy
  • 1/4 cup raw cacao powder
  • 1/3 cup MCT oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 12 paper liners for a muffin tin or chocolate candy molds
  • Optional: toppings of your choice, such as shredded paleo chocolate or nuts
Instructions
  1. Prepare a muffin tin or chocolate candy molds lined with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter, raw cacao powder, MCT oil, honey, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir until well blended and smooth.
  3. Pour the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin tin cups or candy molds.
  4. Optional: Top with your favorite paleo chocolate or nuts if desired.
  5. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until firm.
  6. Once set, remove the almond butter cups from the muffin tin or molds and serve. Enjoy!
  7. Store the almond butter cups in the freezer for up to 2 weeks or in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Why It Works
  • The combination of almond butter, raw cacao powder, MCT oil, and honey creates a delicious and nutritious treat that is perfect for any time of day.
  • Almond butter is a nutrient-rich and flavorful alternative to traditional chocolate.
  • Raw cacao powder is a powerful antioxidant and gives the almond butter cups their rich chocolate flavor.
  • MCT oil is a type of fat that is easily absorbed and used for energy.
  • Honey adds a touch of sweetness to the almond butter cups, while pure vanilla extract adds flavor.