Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Recipe

Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups that are simple to make and with no added sugar they are keto and low carb friendly!

What’s your love language? Mine is chocolate. Dark chocolate, specifically. With some flaked salt on top. But I’m not picky.

I actually made these Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups for myself. Because self love is important. You should practice it, too, and make these for yourself.

In my Healthy 4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cups, I take more of a minimalist approach and don’t add anything to the filling. Straight up PB. Which is fine and actually works just dandy if you are in a rush or missing ingredients.

For these Healthy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups, however, I added some coconut flour and erythritol to the almond butter filling. This made it a tad sweeter (but still less sugar!)  and also thicker. The thickness helps the almond butter stay in the middle and not seep out the edges.

For the outer chocolate, I used stevia-sweetened chocolate chips. They are a perfect way to make a no-sugar-added treat like this! NO ONE in my house can tell the difference when I use these.

I made these in these super handy silicone mini muffin molds. They were PERFECT. No paper liners needed and the candies popped right out!

Feel free to make these using Homemade Almond Butter!

Ready to make your healthy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups? Let’s go!

Ingredients Needed for Dark Chocolate Cups

No-bake desserts are supposed to be fun and quick, which is why my dark chocolate almond butter cups use only a few simple ingredients.

Here’s what you need for the healthier version of this sweet treat:

• Stevia-sweetened dark chocolate chips: These chips offer a chocolaty flavor without the added sugars, keeping things lighter and guilt-free. They create the perfect dark chocolate shell. You can also use a erythritol sweetened chocolate chip–any sugar-free version will meet the goal here!

• Coconut oil: It’s a binder for the chocolate, giving it a melt-in-your-mouth texture.

• Almond butter: Creamy almond butter makes the nutty base for the cups, packing in protein and healthy fats. You can swap out the almond butter for other nut butters like cashew butter or peanut butter, or if you can’t have tree nuts, use sunflower seed butter.

• Coconut flour: A gluten-free alternative that helps thicken the filling without altering the flavor.

• Erythritol: It’s a sugar alcohol that sweetens without the extra calories or blood sugar spikes. If you don’t mind having a little sugar, use organic cane sugar in place of this.

• Optional: flaky sea salt

How to Make Healthy Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups 

1. Use a double boiler to melt the chocolate and coconut oil together until the mixture is completely smooth.
2. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl combine the almond butter, coconut flour, and erythritol, stirring until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
3. Use a teaspoon to spoon the chocolate mixture into a mini muffin pan/mold (lined with paper cups if not silicone) and place the tray into the freeze to firm for 10 minutes.
4. Add 1/4 teaspoon of the almond butter mixture to the top of the first layer of chocolate. Use your finger to flatten it.
5. Use the rest of the chocolate to cover the almond butter. Place the tray back into the freezer to firm for another 10-15 minutes.
6. Add flaked sea salt to the tops, if desired.
7. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.

Printable version of these instructions and ingredient amounts are in the recipe card below!

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Variations You Can Try With These Cups

One of the best parts about this recipe is how easy it is to switch things up with different sauce variations. You can try any of the following swaps and the cups will turn out yummy.

• Use milk chocolate instead of dark for a sweeter taste.

• Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the tops for added flair.

• Mix chocolate chips or chopped nuts into the filling for extra texture.

• Add a small amount of organic coconut sugar for more sweetness.

• Use a regular sized muffin tin for larger treats.

FAQs

Can I replace organic coconut flour in this recipe?

Yes, if you don’t have organic coconut flour, you can use almond flour or even oat flour. Each one works well and keeps the recipe gluten-free. Just remember to keep the flour at room temperature to help it mix better with your wet ingredients.

How do I make sure the chocolate is smooth at the bottom of the cups?

To get a smooth bottom of each muffin liner, first spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into your liners, then gently tap the mini muffin pan on the counter to level the chocolate. This creates a neat and even base before you add the almond butter mixture.

What makes these almond butter cups a healthier dessert option?

These cups are a great choice because they use wholesome, organic ingredients like coconut flour, which offers fiber, and whole milk powder, which adds a creamy texture without a lot of added sugar. Plus, they’re made without any artificial flavors, making them a favorite dessert for anyone looking for a little chocolate treat that’s also mindful of health. It just might become your new favorite candy!

 

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This recipe was first published in 2019. Updates to text added in 2024.