Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Last Updated on May 5, 2023 by Rachel
These Healthy Peanut Butter Cups are nutritious and easy to make with good-for-you ingredients. You only need a hand-full of simple ingredients including all-natural peanut butter, chocolate chips, coconut oil, and sweetener.
You will love these Healthy Peanut Butter Cups. They are homemade with only a few simple and healthy ingredients. They are great as an on the go snack or a dessert to have at home. I recommend keeping them in the freezer for when that sweet tooth kicks in.
These healthy peanut butter cups are not only super easy to make but they can also be vegan, low carb, low in sugar, and gluten-free. They also require only 15 minutes of prep time and then pop them in the freezer and there you have a healthy replacement for your creamy, chcolate-y cravings.
Are peanut cups good for you?
Typical peanut butter cups are not healthy for you however this version is made with dark chocolate, natural peanut butter, and swerve sweetener. And no refined sugar!
These dark chocolate peanut butter cups 112 calories each and the macros are 6 carbs, 10 fat, and 3 protein. While these are a healthier version of peanut butter cups they are still a treat and best enjoyed in moderation.
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups Ingredients
You will need:
For the peanut butter filling:
- All natural peanut butter
- Coconut oil
- Powdered Swerve
- Vanilla extract
For the chocolate coating:
- Dark Chocolate chips
- Coconut oil
- Sea salt
Variations:
Keto/Low-carb – make these peanut butter cups low carb by using Lily’s Chocolate Chips. Make sure your peanut butter doesn’t contain any added sugar.
Vegan – use your favorite vegan chocolate chips.
Substitutions:
Peanut butter – you can use your favourite nut butter like almond butter or cashew butter. However we recommend using an all natural drippy nut butter for this recipe without any added sugar or oil.
Sea salt – this is an optional ingredient but if your peanut butter is not salted I highly recommend adding a pinch of sea salt which will intensify all the flavors. Plus it makes your peanut butter cups look super cute when you sprinkle it on top.
How To Make Peanut Butter Cups from Scratch:
- First, melt together the peanut butter, 3 tablespoons of coconut oil, the powdered swerve, and vanilla extract on the stovetop or in the microwave. Do the same with the chocolate chips, the rest of the coconut oil, and sea salt.
- Next, line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners and spray with cooking spray.
- Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into each muffin cup.
- Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes or until solid.
- Repeat the same thing with the peanut butter layer, spooning around 1/2 tablespoon on top of the chocolate layer.
- Drizzle one teaspoon of chocolate mixture over the top of each muffin cup, making sure to cover the tops well.
- Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes until solid. Enjoy!
Recipe notes:
- You have to use coconut oil: We don’t recommend swapping the coconut oil for any other vegetable oil in these healthy peanut butter cups. The reason is that coconut oil has the tendency to harden in cold temperatures creating the beautiful and hard chocolate coating for the peanut butter.
- Consistency: If your peanut butter cups are too thin add one more tablespoons of peanut butter. On the contrary, if they are too thick add one more tablespoon of coconut oil.
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What tools do you need to make healthy peanut butter cups?
- A saucepan
- A muffin tin
- Measuring Spoons
- Cupcake Liners
How to store and freeze the Healthy Peanut Butter Cups:
You have to freeze the peanut butter cups because they contain coconut oil which melts easily. Don’t worry though, you can still enjoy them right away from the freezer. Once the peanut butter cups have frozen you can transfer them from the muffin tin into a large freezer-safe bag and store them in the freezer. They will keep just fine for about 3 months or so.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter all natural
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 3 tablespoons powdered Swerve
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
- 2 cups dark chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- First, melt together the peanut butter filling ingredients on top of the stove or in the microwave. Set aside in a bowl. Do the same for the chocolate coating ingredients.
- Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners and spray with cooking spray.
- Spoon 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into each muffin cup.
- Place in the freezer for about 15 minutes or until solid.
- Repeat the same thing with the peanut butter layer, spooning around 1/2 tablespoon on top of the chocolate layer.
- Drizzle one teaspoon of chocolate mixture over the top of each muffin cup, making sure to cover the tops well.
- Place in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes until solid.
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