Try these easy vegan frozen peanut butter cups—creamy, chocolatey, and entirely plant-based. Ideal for a healthy dessert or snack.
🥜 Vegan Frozen Peanut Butter Cups Recipe
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt (optional)
Other
- Mini cupcake liners or silicone molds
Instructions
First, line a mini cupcake tin or silicone molds with cupcake liners.
Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips with coconut oil in a heatproof bowl over simmering water or in short bursts in the microwave. Then, pour a small layer of melted chocolate into each mold, about 1/3 full.
Next, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt in a small bowl. After that, spoon a layer of peanut butter mixture over the chocolate. Smooth gently with a spoon or spatula.
Meanwhile, pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, covering it completely. Then, tap the molds gently to remove air bubbles and smooth the top.
Finally, freeze for at least 1–2 hours until solid. Once frozen, remove the cups from molds and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve.
💡 Tips for Perfect Vegan Frozen Peanut Butter Cups
- First of all, line molds with cupcake liners for easy removal.
- Additionally, use smooth peanut butter for a creamier filling.
- Moreover, don’t overheat chocolate to prevent burning or seizing.
- For extra texture, add crushed peanuts to the peanut butter layer.
- Lastly, store cups in the freezer for up to 2 weeks for optimal freshness.
🔄 Delicious Variations
- Chocolate Almond Butter Cups: Replace peanut butter with almond butter. As a result, you get a nutty, unique flavor.
- Crunchy Vegan Cups: Add chopped vegan chocolate or nuts into the chocolate layer. Consequently, the cups have a delightful crunch.
- Salted Peanut Butter Cups: Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top. Then, you balance the sweetness with savory notes.
- Coconut Chocolate Cups: Mix shredded coconut into the peanut butter layer. Therefore, you get a tropical twist.
- Mini Dessert Cups: Make smaller versions in mini molds. In this way, they’re perfect for parties or lunchboxes.
🌱 Health Benefits
- Peanut butter provides plant-based protein and healthy fats.
- Chocolate (especially dark vegan chocolate) offers antioxidants.
- Dairy-free and no eggs, reducing saturated fat intake.
- Portion-controlled, making it a healthier indulgence.
- Overall, these cups are a plant-based, satisfying dessert with nutritional value.
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- Use a milder, sweeter chocolate for kids.
- Keep peanut butter filling smooth to avoid choking hazards.
- Serve frozen cups in small portions for little hands.
- Consequently, kids enjoy a creamy, chocolatey, fun, and healthy treat.
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Cup – Approx.)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 30 mg
(Values may vary depending on ingredients used)
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
- Serve directly from the freezer for a cold treat.
- Pair with plant-based milk or coffee for an indulgent snack.
- Perfect for parties, movie nights, or dessert boxes.
- Great for meal prep or gifting to friends and family.
