Easy to make healthy peanut butter cups are so quick to make when you have a candy craving! This DIY homemade version has only 6 ingredients make it a healthy alternative to Reese's.
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Making homemade healthy peanut butter cups is one of the best things to do when I have a candy craving! I love that there are only 6 ingredients, making it simple and healthier than the store bought version.
This recipe was inspired by my keto fat bombs. Similar to that recipe, this recipe is so easy and quick to make ahead and freeze for a delicious dessert.
Making copycat recipes like this one or these homemade perfect bars making grocery budgeting way easier. Plus, these use pantry ingredients you likely have on hand.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Easy to make no bake dessert that is easy to prep and freeze for a healthy dessert.
- Vegan, gluten free, dairy free and simple to make!
- Kid friendly dessert - your family won't miss Reese's once they try these!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Here are the ingredients you need to make this recipe. Reference the recipe card at the bottom for exact measurements and the notes below for substitution ideas.
- Coconut Oil: You can make no coconut oil by swapping out coconut oil for butter.
- Maple Syrup: Try raw honey for an alternative or powdered stevia, stevia drops or Monk fruit sweetener for a sugar free option.
- Peanut Butter: I used Smucker's natural, however these can also be made using almond or cashew butter or sunbutter for a nut free version.
How to Make This Recipe
Below are step-by-step instructions for how to cook this recipe with the best results. The recipe card at the bottom shows the exact cooking time and temperatures.
- Mix peanut butter, oat flour, vanilla and maple syrup until well incorporated.
- Line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners and scoop out 12 small scoops. Press scoop into mini muffin tin. Mix chocolate chips with coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Evenly top first layer with chocolate mixture then allow to freeze for 10 minutes before eating.
Expert Tips
- Swap half of the amount of oat flour for vanilla protein powder to make a higher protein version.
- If you do not like coconut oil flavor, use refined coconut oil or swap for butter.
- Storage: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container in the freezer. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but I prefer the freezer as the coconut oil tends to melt easily. These healthy peanut butter cups can stay frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Recipe FAQs
This dessert has simple ingredients, protein and are a delicious dessert to eat in moderation.
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Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- 10 tablespoon oat flour
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips use Enjoy Life if vegan
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter, oat flour, vanilla and maple syrup until well incorporated. Line a mini muffin tin with muffin liners and scoop out 12 small scoops. Press scoop into muffin tin.
- Mix chocolate chips with coconut oil and microwave in 30 second increments until melted. Evenly top first layer with chocolate mixture and then allow to freeze for 10 minutes before eating.
Notes
- Swap half of the amount of oat flour for vanilla protein powder to make a higher protein version.
- If you do not like coconut oil flavor, use refined coconut oil or swap for butter.
- Storage: Store leftovers in a freezer safe container in the freezer. You can also store them in the refrigerator, but I prefer the freezer as the coconut oil tends to melt easily. These can stay frozen in the freezer for up to 3 months.
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Debar says
My family loves these.
Lyndsey Piccolino says
Thanks Debra! I'm so glad!
miya says
so good! thanks!
Lyndsey Piccolino says
Glad you enjoyed!
Nay says
Would these work with almond or coconut flour ?
Lyndsey Piccolino says
I've only used oat flour. I think almond flour would be the closest match, but I have not tried it.