Paleo Almond Butter Cups
These Paleo Almond Butter Cups are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional peanut butter cups. They're made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugar. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
The story of how I came to create these Paleo Almond Butter Cups is a long and winding one. It all started when I was a kid, and my mom would make me peanut butter cups as a special treat. I loved those peanut butter cups, but I always wished that they were a bit healthier. As I got older, I started to experiment with different recipes for peanut butter cups, and eventually, I came up with this recipe for Paleo Almond Butter Cups. These Paleo Almond Butter Cups are made with just a few simple ingredients, and they're free of dairy, gluten, and refined sugar. Plus, they're incredibly easy to make, and they can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
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Prep time: 15 | Cook time: 0 | Serves: 12
Ingredients
  • 1 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup almond butter, creamy
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup coconut butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Instructions
  1. Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the coconut oil, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  3. Divide the mixture evenly among the prepared muffin liners.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together the cocoa powder, coconut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the almond butter mixture in the muffin liners.
  6. Freeze for at least 2 hours before serving.
Why It Works
  • The combination of almond butter and coconut oil creates a creamy and rich filling.
  • The maple syrup adds a touch of sweetness without being overly sugary.
  • The cocoa powder and coconut butter give the chocolate a deep and complex flavor.
  • Freezing the almond butter cups helps them to set and gives them a firm texture.