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Four chocolate peanut butter cups stacked on top of each other surrounded by more healthy peanut butter cups.

Peanut Butter Cups

These Peanut Butter Cups are a homemade peanut butter cup that combine layers of creamy peanut butter, maple syrup and a rich dairy-free chocolate coating. It's a healthy twist on the classic Reese's Peanut Butter Cups you grew up with made with real food ingredients that are gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan.

Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate peanut butter cups, peanut butter cups, reese's peanut butter cups
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Servings 12 cups
Calories 188 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Layer:

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter , you can also sub with another nut butter or seed butter of choice for a peanut-free version.
  • 4 Tbsp maple syrup , you can also sub with another sticky liquid sweetener of your choice such as Lakanto sugar-free maple syrup, allulose or yacon syrup for a lower sugar-option. Brown rice syrup, organic agave syrup, vegan honey or date syrup will work as well.
  • 2 Tbsp vegan butter or coconut oil. You can also use ghee or unsalted butter if you're not dairy-free.
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 1/4 cups dairy-free chocolate chips , such as Pacha's Chocolate, Hu's Kitchen, Lily's Sweets, Eating Evolved or Enjoy Life. Regular chocolate chips work too if you're not dairy-free.
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter , or coconut oil. You can also use ghee or unsalted butter if you're not dairy-free.

Optional Garnishes

  • Flakey Maldon Salt or Shredded Coconut
  • Peanuts , or sub with other nuts of choice such as Almonds, Pecans or Cashews.

Instructions

  1. Line a 12-cup muffin pan with silicone or cupcake liners. (You can also use mini-muffin tin for a miniature version.)

Nut Butter Layer

  1. In a bowl, mix the nut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil and vanilla until well combined and still pourable. (You may have to melt in the microwave in 20 second increments or on the stove over a double-boiler, if too thick.)

    Use a spoon to evenly divide mixture into each muffin cup. Chill in the freezer to set while you make the chocolate layer.

Chocolate Layer

  1. Melt the chocolate and butter in a pot on the stove over a double-boiler or in a heat-safe bowl over the microwave in 20 second increments, stirring well in between, until smooth.

  2. Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer & sprinkle with salt or shredded coconut & top with the nut.

    Freeze again for 10 minutes or until set. Store in the freezer or fridge in an airtight container until ready to enjoy. Allow to sit out at room temperature for 2-3 minutes, if too hard.

Recipe Notes

How to store:

  • Freezer: For long-term storage, keep your peanut butter cups in the freezer. They'll stay fresh for several months in an airtight container.
  • Fridge: If you prefer a softer, slightly chilled texture, store your peanut butter cups in the fridge for up to a couple of weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Peanut Butter Cups
Amount Per Serving (1 cup)
Calories 188 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Carbohydrates 15g5%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 3g6%
* Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy using the WPRM recipe calculator. It is best to make your own calculations to ensure accuracy. We expressly disclaim any and all liability of any kind with respect to any act or omission wholly or in part in reliance on anything contained in this website. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.