Are dark chocolate peanut butter cups healthy?

Homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups are a healthy treat that can be included in a healthy diet. Dark chocolate is a natural source of micronutrients and antioxidants , while peanut butter is a good source of fat with a moderate amount of protein. By making chocolate peanut butter cups at home you are able to limit the amount of sugar, as well as unnecessary additives and preservatives.

How many calories in a dark chocolate peanut butter cup?

One dark chocolate peanut butter cup contains 209 calories.

What brand makes peanut butter cups?

If you'd prefer to buy chocolate peanut butter cups, Justin's and SkinnyDipped are some of the healthiest whole-food-based store-bought options.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

Author: Stephanie Kay

These healthy homemade dark chocolate peanut butter cups are easy to make and store well in the fridge and freezer so you can enjoy them as sweet candy treats for days to come.

Author: Stephanie Kay
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 12 cups 1x
Category: Dessert
Method: By Hand
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
2 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup natural peanut butter, smooth
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons coconut flour
1/8 teaspoon sea salt
Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or silicone muffin liners.
In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, honey, flour, and sea salt and stir until well combined, then refrigerate for 5 minutes or until firm enough to shape.
Once the peanut butter mixture has firmed up, scoop 1 tablespoon of the mixture and shape it into a small disk or patty, slightly smaller in diameter than the muffin liner. Repeat until you have 12 patties.
In a heat-safe medium bowl, combine the dark chocolate chips, coconut oil, and vanilla extract and heat over a double boiler or in the microwave for 1-2 minutes, stirring the mixture every 30 seconds or so, until melted and smooth.
Spoon 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate into a muffin liner, spreading it out to cover the bottom, top with a peanut butter patty, and cover with 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate, ensuring it’s completely covered. Then repeat until all 12 muffin liners are full.
Optional: Sprinkle the top of each muffin cup with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
Transfer the muffin tin to the freezer for 15 minutes or to the fridge until all of the chocolate has solidified.
Once solidified, remove them from the fridge or freezer, let sit for 1-2 minutes, remove the wrapper, and enjoy. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for one week or in the freezer for 3 months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 209 calories
Sugar: 11 grams
Fat: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 15 grams
Fiber: 2 grams
Protein: 4 grams

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