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Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups

Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups: A Delicious Vegan Treat

These Quinoa Crunch Peanut Butter Cups are a game-changer, satisfying your sweet cravings with wholesome ingredients.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Vegan
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

For the Chocolate Layer
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Dairy-free option for vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil Can substitute with neutral oil
For the Filling
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter Can substitute with almond or cashew butter
  • 3 tablespoons Quinoa Crisps Easily found at health food stores
  • 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
  • 3 tablespoons Coconut Flour

Equipment

  • microwave-safe bowl
  • mini-muffin tin
  • silicone cupcake liners

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by placing 1 cup of dark chocolate and 2 tablespoons of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments until melted and smooth.
  2. Once melted, stir in 2 tablespoons of peanut butter and 3 tablespoons of quinoa crisps until well combined.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the remaining peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, then fold in 3 tablespoons of coconut flour.
  4. Line a mini muffin tin with silicone liners. Pour about 1/2 tablespoon of the chocolate mixture into each liner.
  5. Roll a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture into a small ball and place it into each chocolate-covered liner.
  6. Spoon the remaining chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter filling and smooth it out.
  7. Freeze the muffin tin for about 1–2 hours until the cups are firm.
  8. Carefully remove each cup from the silicone liners and serve chilled or at room temperature.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 30 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 60 days.

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