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Chocolate-Almond Butter Cups

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Replicas of mini peanut butter cups wrapped in mini muffin paper scattered on marble surface.
Photo by Evi Abeler

Almond butter is a staple in my pantry and in my diet. It's high in protein, easy to tote around, and so, so good. Here, it serves as the primary ingredient in a perfect little bite-size dessert.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 24 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup smooth almond butter
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1 tablespoon coconut flour
2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate)
1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for garnish

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Line a mini muffin pan with paper liners and set aside.

    Step 2

    In a bowl, whisk together the almond butter, maple syrup, cinnamon, sea salt, and coconut flour until well combined; a smooth, thickish paste should form. Cover and chill in the refrigerator or freezer until thickened; 10 to 15 minutes.

    Step 3

    Remove from the freezer and roll into a log. Break into 24 equal pieces and mold each piece into a flat disk slightly smaller than the cups in the muffin pan. Set aside.

    Step 4

    Melt together the chocolate chips and coconut oil over a double boiler or in a microwave in 10-second increments, stirring until smooth.

    Step 5

    Drop a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each of the prepared cups, and shake/tap the pan to create a smooth, even layer.

    Step 6

    Place the disks of filling on top of the chocolate, and top with the remaining chocolate. Tap to eliminate air bubbles.

    Step 7

    Sprinkle with the flaky salt and freeze until set. Let come to room temperature before serving.

The book cover featuring the author sitting on a bench in front of a mirror.
From Do What Feels Good: Recipes, Remedies, and Routines to Treat Your Body Right © 2018 by Hannah Bronfman. Reprinted by permission of Harper Wave, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers. Buy the full book from HarperCollins or from Amazon.
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