I’ve always loved Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.
I don’t think it’s a news flash that they have no nutritional value and are loaded with refined sugar and other junk. But there’s something about that peanut butter and chocolate taste combination that I just can’t give up.
So here’s my solution!
These nut butter cups are made with only 4 ingredients and no added artificial sweetener. The chocolate chips are minimally processed but that’s way better than the original peanut butter cups. I used almond butter in these to make them Paleo (plus I just love almond butter) but you could use peanut butter or any other nut butter you choose if you have a preference or allergy. They take less than 10 minutes to make and only need a few minutes in the freezer to harden.
Then all the nutty chocolate goodness can be devoured!
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup almond butter (or nut butter of your choice)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3/4 cup Enjoy Life chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine almond butter, coconut oil and maple syrup in a small bowl.
- Microwave for about a minute or until ingredients are melted (I stirred twice during that time).
- Microwave chocolate chips for about a minute or until melted (stirring twice during that time).
- Spoon chocolate in bottom of tin and then spoon almond butter mixture followed by another layer of chocolate.
- Freeze for about 20 minutes to harden.
- Enjoy!
What is your favorite nut butter? Are you a fan of peanut butter cups like me?
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
January 22, 2015 at 5:34 amI am definitely trying these. Peanut butter cups are my favorite candy of all time, so I bet these are awesome.
Lisa @bitesforbabies says
January 22, 2015 at 6:28 amI love these!! I seriously prefer homemade chocolate as opposed to store bought! These are so decadent too that one goes a long way. I have a recipe on my blog for simple homemade chocolates ( http://www.bitesforbabies.com/recipes/two-bite-chocolates/) although I always end up making these (I add organic peanut butter) I was actually thinking of posting the recipe for Valentine’s Day…thanks for the reminder, lol!
Carra D says
January 22, 2015 at 6:31 amWow, only 4 ingredients? I need to make these. I like that you used almond butter, so yummy.
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Aisha Kristine Chong says
January 22, 2015 at 6:54 amOh my – I cannot wait to try this out and taste it – it looks so yummy and delicious!
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Ashley says
January 22, 2015 at 7:57 amI can’t even! Trying this recipe immediately, as in, right now. Who needs laundry done today anyway? 😉 Thanks for sharing!
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Angelic Sinova says
January 22, 2015 at 10:50 amOkay so peanut butter cups/Reese are my FAVORITE candies! I love the Paleo spin to this recipe. I can’t wait to try this <3
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Sharon says
January 22, 2015 at 12:04 pmPeanut butter cups are so popular over here that we often beat each other to just get an extra one! (kidding, kidding) so I am loving this!
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Echo says
January 22, 2015 at 1:23 pmThese look so delicious! I really need to try making these, perhaps I won’t feel as guilty when I devour a bunch!
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Vicki W says
January 22, 2015 at 4:18 pmShut the front door! You have just made my day with this amazing recipe!! I am always on the lookout for new and exciting Paleo recipes and this one includes everything I love (and need!). Thank you for sharing this!
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Joyce Duboise says
January 22, 2015 at 9:30 pmThese look so delicious! The recipe sounds simple enough for me 🙂 Love the pictures too!
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Olivia Schwab says
January 22, 2015 at 9:49 pmThese look amazing! I love peanut butter cups and would love these even more because they’re healthier! Such a great recipe that I will be trying soon!
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lauren says
January 22, 2015 at 11:17 pmMy husband loves peanut butter cups and with these only having 4 ingredients they sound better for you then the ones he likes to buy at the store. i might have t otry these for him
Tiffany Cutcliff says
January 23, 2015 at 1:31 amAre you kidding me!? I want to devour those! Were they hard to remove from the tin? I was talking about making some just last week!
MyRealFoodFamily says
January 23, 2015 at 5:18 amI used paper cupcake holders and just took them off. Super easy!
Fi Ní Neachtáin says
January 23, 2015 at 5:06 amThese look so delicious! I have to have a go at making these, thanks so much for sharing the recipe 🙂
Vidya Sudarsan says
January 23, 2015 at 11:19 amWow – looks yummy and all it needs is just a few ingredients! nice!
Phoebe @ Feed Me Phoebe says
January 23, 2015 at 3:56 pmI love how easy this recipe is! The chocolate & almond butter combination sounds so good too!
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Yona Williams says
January 23, 2015 at 8:14 pmI’m a fan of Reese’s PB Cups too, and since I had eliminated wheat and sugar from my diet, I have played around with different cocoa, unsweetened chocolate, xylitol, stevia, vanilla extract, and heavy cream concoctions. I’ve done “fake” PB cups using organic just-nut peanut butter, and they came out good. Haven’t tried almond butter yet though, and now I’m curious.
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Courtney says
January 23, 2015 at 9:47 pmOmg these look amazing!!! I will need to show this to my hubby and daughter… They are all about these kinda treats 🙂
Tami @ This Mom's Delight says
January 24, 2015 at 9:24 amI love love love Reese’s peanut butter cups and pieces. I have some coconut oil that I didn’t know what to do with. I want to try this!
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Carrie A Groff says
March 30, 2015 at 8:48 amI made this a few weeks ago and they are so yummy! Everyone loved them! The only pan I had was a muffin tin so I made Extra Large Peanut Butter Cups lol I also added chocolate to the top too so the peanut butter was inside. I’m making these again for Easter and going to make them smaller this time. 🙂
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MyRealFoodFamily says
March 30, 2015 at 4:58 pmSo glad you liked them! Nothing wrong with big peanut butter cups 🙂