Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

from allthehealthythings.com
80 min

These healthy almond butter cups are made with dark chocolate, creamy all-natural almond butter, pure maple syrup, and finished with a touch flaky sea salt. They are incredibly easy to make and the perfect sweet, yet healthier treat to enjoy!

Ingredients

  • 12 oz dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • ½ cup creamy almond butter
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Flaky sea salt for topping

Directions

  1. 1

    Add the dark chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute and then stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds more and then stir. Repeat until the chocolate is fully melted. 

  2. 2

    Line a mini muffin tray with liners

  3. 3

    Pour around 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of the muffin liners. Place the muffin tin in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes to let the chocolate harden. 

  4. 4

    Add the almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract to a small mixing bowl and stir until well combined. 

  5. 5

    Next, spoon in around 1 – 1.5 teaspoons of almond butter into the center of each cup. 

  6. 6

    Cover the almond butter filling with around ½ tablespoon more of melted chocolate until the filling is completely covered. Sprinkle each cup with a little flaky sea salt and place in the freezer to harden.