Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups
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Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups

Homemade chocolate cups are an easy freezer dessert ideal for busy families and chocolate lovers alike.

Ready IN
1 hr 10 mins
Servings
20
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By Christine Beal Dunst
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Who says healthy eating has to be boring? These Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups are my homemade take on everyone’s favorite peanut butter cup—made with simple, wholesome ingredients and none of the refined sugars or unnecessary additives found in many store-bought treats. They satisfy a sweet craving while providing healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber in every bite. Also, they just take 10 minutes to prep.

I love making these with my kids because they’re incredibly easy, fun to customize, and require no baking. Raw cacao powder is naturally rich in flavonoids, powerful antioxidants that support heart and brain health, while cinnamon supports healthy blood sugar balance. Nut butter provides satisfying healthy fats and a small boost of protein, and hemp hearts contribute additional plant-based protein, fiber, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Get creative with toppings like cacao nibs, unsweetened coconut flakes, freeze-dried fruit, chopped nuts, or even edible rose petals for a beautiful finish.

Time-saving tip: Make a double batch and keep them in the freezer. They store beautifully for weeks, and because you enjoy them straight from the freezer, it’s a simple way to help with portion control while always having a healthier dessert on hand.
Healthy Nut Butter & Chocolate Cups
Christine Beal Dunst
Time
1 hr 10 mins
(Prep 10 mins)
Servings
20
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/2 cup natural nut butter of choice
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened raw cacao powder
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup (optional; omit for less sugar)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons hemp hearts
Optional
  • Unsweetened coconut flakes
  • Cacao nibs
  • Freeze-dried fruit
  • Edible rose petals
  • Chopped nuts
  • Hemp hearts
  • Flaky sea salt
Instructions
STEP 1
Line a mini muffin tin with 20 mini paper liners. Measure all ingredients and melt the coconut oil if needed.
STEP 2
In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the melted coconut oil, nut butter, cacao powder, honey, maple syrup (if using), cinnamon, vanilla, sea salt, and hemp hearts until smooth and creamy.
STEP 3
Evenly pour the mixture into the prepared muffin liners, filling each about three-quarters full.
STEP 4
Sprinkle with your favorite toppings, such as cacao nibs, coconut flakes, freeze-dried fruit, chopped nuts, edible rose petals, or a pinch of flaky sea salt.
STEP 5
Transfer the muffin tin to the freezer and freeze for 1 to 2 hours, or until completely firm.
STEP 6
Remove from the freezer a few minutes before serving.
STEP 7
Store the cups in an airtight container in the freezer and enjoy whenever you need a healthier chocolate treat.
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Author
Christine Beal Dunst is the CEO of Embody Wellness Company and creator of the The Embody Wellness Method online course for women over 40: "12-Step Nutrition & Lifestyle Roadmap to Transform Your Body, Hormones, and Metabolism" at EmbodyWellnessMethod.com. Follow @EmbodyWellnessCompany for healthy recipes and practical wellness tools. For 1:1 support, go to EmbodyWellnessCompany.com.
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