Description
Delicious and dairy-free Cashew Butter Cups that combine rich chocolate and creamy cashew butter, perfect for any snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy cashew butter (unsweetened)
- 2 Tbsp maple syrup
- 1 Tbsp coconut flour
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the muffin tin: Line a mini muffin tin with 12 paper liners.
- Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine dark chocolate chips and coconut oil, heating in 30-second intervals until smooth.
- Create the chocolate base: Add 1 to 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into each liner and spread slightly up the sides. Freeze for 5 to 10 minutes.
- Make the cashew filling: Mix cashew butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, sea salt, and coconut flour in a small bowl until smooth.
- Fill the chocolate shells: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cashew mixture into each chocolate base.
- Cover with chocolate: Spoon remaining melted chocolate over the cashew filling, smoothing the tops.
- Set and chill: Freeze for another 15 to 20 minutes or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Serve: Enjoy your Cashew Butter Cups as a snack, dessert, or breakfast treat.
Notes
For added texture, consider mixing in chopped nuts or using flavored chocolate chips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Freezing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cashew butter, chocolate, vegan dessert, dairy-free, easy recipe