Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Chocolate Almond Butter cups for a sweet and guilt-free snack or dessert.

Conforming to Paleolithic way of eating, doesn’t mean forgetting and avoiding what modern day could offer.

Chocolates are undeniably irresistible. It is a favorite dessert or snack of almost everyone. However, our conscience always tells us not to eat chocolates because of the misconceptions about chocolates. Well, cacao or dark chocolates is different among all those processed chocolates. It’s loaded with minerals and soluble fiber and a powerful source of antioxidants. It also improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure.

Almonds are healthy as well. It contains protein, healthy fats, fiber, magnesium and vitamin E. This nut is loaded with health benefits, such as lowering blood sugar levels, reduces blood pressure and lowers cholesterol levels. Almonds also promote weight loss and can reduce hunger.

You could add any kind of nut butter you want to this recipe, and even add some flaked coconut, pistachios, sliced almonds, or even add some cinnamon or cayenne for a touch of spice. This recipe is a fun treat that doesn’t kill your paleo diet. It’s so simple to make that you’ll wonder why you haven’t made it before. The procedure is oven-free cause all you need to do is put it in the freezer until it’s ready to serve.

Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

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Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Paleo

Cook Time 30 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 6 cups

Calories 101 kcal

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup Raw cacao powder
• 1/4 cup Coconut oil (liquid)
• 2 tbsp Honey (or maple syrup)
• 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup Smooth almond butter

Instructions

1. Use a whisk to stir together the coconut oil, honey, and vanilla.
2. Continue whisking while adding the cacao powder until the chocolate is well blended.
3. Add paper muffin cups to a muffin tin.
4. Pour enough chocolate into the cups to just coat the bottom. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 5-7 minutes.
5. Remove from the freezer and add a layer of almond butter on top of the chocolate.
6. Cover each cup with remaining chocolate to cover the almond butter. Smooth as much as possible.
7. Place in the freezer for at least 20 minutes. Remove the paper and serve.
8. Store in the freezer as they chocolate will melt at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts

Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Fat 10g15%

Saturated Fat 9g56%

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 0.4mg0%

Potassium 3mg0%

Carbohydrates 4g1%

Sugar 4g4%

Protein 0.01g0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.