Description
Rich, no-bake Almond Butter Cocoa Cups with a glossy chocolate cocoa shell and a creamy almond butter center. Naturally sweetened, freezer-friendly, and perfect for healthy snacking or dessert.
Ingredients
1/2 cup (128 g) smooth unsweetened almond butter
1/4 cup (60 ml / 55 g) coconut oil, melted
1/4 cup (25 g) unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp (45 ml) maple syrup (or honey)
1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
1/8 tsp fine sea salt (optional but recommended)
Flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)
Instructions
1. Line a mini muffin pan with 12 liners (silicone works best).
2. Melt the coconut oil gently until just liquid (do not overheat).
3. Whisk cocoa powder into the melted coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
4. Whisk in maple syrup, vanilla, and fine sea salt until fully combined.
5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the chocolate mixture into each liner and gently tilt to coat the bottom.
6. Freeze for 5 to 7 minutes, just until the bottoms are set.
7. Add about 1 teaspoon of almond butter to the center of each cup.
8. Top each cup with remaining chocolate mixture to fully cover the almond butter.
9. Tap the pan lightly to smooth the tops. Sprinkle flaky salt if using.
10. Freeze 15 to 20 minutes (or refrigerate about 40 minutes) until firm, then serve chilled.
Notes
Best texture is straight from the fridge or freezer. These cups soften quickly at room temperature because of the coconut oil.
For ultra-clean layers, do not skip the brief freezer set after the bottom layer.
If your almond butter is very thick, warm it for 5 to 10 seconds so it is easier to dollop.
Nut-free option: use sunflower seed butter. Vegan option: use maple syrup instead of honey.
Storage: refrigerate up to 7 days or freeze up to 3 months. Let frozen cups sit 2 to 3 minutes before eating for the creamiest center.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg