Rich vegan peanut butter cups made with dark chocolate. Moreover, they’re dairy-free, no-bake, and perfect for healthy sweet cravings.
Vegan Peanut Butter Cups are rich, chocolatey, and irresistibly creamy. Moreover, they are incredibly easy to prepare at home. Because this recipe is completely no-bake, it comes together quickly. Additionally, these treats are perfect for holidays, gifting, or everyday sweet cravings. As a result, you can enjoy a classic candy in a healthier, plant-based way.
🥣 Ingredients (Makes 10–12 cups)
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
- First, melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil using a double boiler or microwave.
- Next, spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into lined muffin cups and spread evenly.
- Then, freeze for 5 minutes until just set.
- Meanwhile, mix peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- After that, add a small spoon of peanut butter filling on top of the chocolate layer.
- Once done, cover with remaining melted chocolate.
- Finally, freeze for 15–20 minutes until fully set. Serve chilled.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- To begin with, use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter
- Additionally, line the tray for easy removal
- However, avoid overheating chocolate to prevent burning
- For clean layers, chill between each step
🔄 Variations
- For crunch, add crushed peanuts or rice cereal
- If you prefer almond flavor, swap peanut butter with almond butter
- Alternatively, use white vegan chocolate
- Similarly, sprinkle sea salt on top for sweet-salty contrast
🌱 Health Benefits
- Firstly, peanuts provide healthy fats and plant protein
- Secondly, dark chocolate contains antioxidants
- Moreover, these cups are dairy-free and cholesterol-free
- Therefore, they are a better-for-you sweet treat
🧒 Kid-Friendly Version
- To make them milder, use semi-sweet vegan chocolate
- Instead of maple syrup, use date syrup
- Additionally, make mini cups for smaller portions
- Finally, decorate with colorful dairy-free sprinkles
🧮 Nutrition Facts (Per Cup – Approx.)
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Fat: 13 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
