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    Momma Fit Lyndsey » Recipes » Dessert

    Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

    Published: Aug 28, 2022 by Lyndsey · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Easy to make healthy peanut butter cups are so quick to make when you have a candy craving! This DIY homemade version has only 6 ingredients make it a healthy alternative to Reese's.

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    • Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

    Making homemade healthy peanut butter cups is one of the best things to do when I have a candy craving! I love that there are only 6 ingredients, making it simple and healthier than the store bought version.

    This recipe was inspired by my keto fat bombs. Similar to that recipe, this recipe is so easy and quick to make ahead and freeze for a delicious dessert.

    Making copycat recipes like this one or these homemade perfect bars making grocery budgeting way easier. Plus, these use pantry ingredients you likely have on hand.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make no bake dessert that is easy to prep and freeze for a healthy dessert.
    • Vegan, gluten free, dairy free and simple to make!
    • Kid friendly dessert - your family won't miss Reese's once they try these!

    Ingredients & Substitutions

    Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.

    ingredients for this recipe.
    • Coconut Oil: You can make no coconut oil by swapping out coconut oil for butter.
    • Maple Syrup: Try raw honey for an alternative or powdered stevia, stevia drops or Monk fruit sweetener for a sugar free option.
    • Peanut Butter: I used Smucker's natural, however these can also be made using almond or cashew butter or sunbutter for a nut free version.

    How to Make This Recipe

    This is a step by step walkthrough of how to cook this recipe. Exact cook time and temperatures are available in the recipe card at the bottom.

    steps for making this recipe.
    1. Mix peanut butter, oat flour, vanilla and maple syrup until well incorporated.
    2. Line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners and scoop out 12 small scoops. Press scoop into mini muffin tin. Mix chocolate chips with coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Evenly top first layer with chocolate mixture then allow to freeze for 10 minutes before eating.

    Expert Tips

    • Swap half of the amount of oat flour for vanilla protein powder to make a higher protein version.
    • If you do not like coconut oil flavor, use refined coconut oil or swap for butter.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container in the freezer. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but I prefer the freezer as the coconut oil tends to melt easily. These healthy peanut butter cups can stay frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Recipe FAQs

    Are peanut butter cups healthy?

    This dessert has simple ingredients, protein and are a delicious dessert to eat in moderation.

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    • Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Fat Bomb
    • Oat Flour Peanut Butter Cookies
    • Perfect Bar Recipe
    • Pumpkin Protein Balls

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    Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

    Easy to make healthy peanut butter cups are so quick to make when you have a candy craving! This DIY homemade version has only 6 ingredients make it a healthy alternative to Reese's.
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 20 minutes
    Servings 12
    Calories 130kcal
    Author Lyndsey

    Equipment

    • 1 mini muffin pan
    • 12 mini muffin liners

    Ingredients

    • ½ cup peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoon maple syrup
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla
    • 10 tablespoon oat flour
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil
    • ⅓ cup chocolate chips use Enjoy Life if vegan

    Instructions

    • Mix peanut butter, oat flour, vanilla and maple syrup until well incorporated. Line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners and scoop out 12 small scoops. Press scoop into muffin tin.
    • Mix chocolate chips with coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Evenly top first layer with chocolate mixture and then allow to freeze for 10 minutes before eating.

    Notes

    • Swap half of the amount of oat flour for vanilla protein powder to make a higher protein version.
    • If you do not like coconut oil flavor, use refined coconut oil or swap for butter.
    • Storage: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container in the freezer. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but I prefer the freezer as the coconut oil tends to melt easily. These can stay frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 130kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.2g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 8.2g
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