Easy Almond Butter Chocolate Cups recipe made with 3 ingredients. Can be made vegan, it makes a quick sweet treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
I’ve been too busy relaxing and exploring Hawaii for my honeymoon that I have neglected to post on this blog. Forgive me just this once, will you 😉. How about if I bribe you with these Almond Butter Chocolate Cups? Will that work?
It is so hot in Hawaii, I would make these right about now if I had all of the right ingredients and the right equipment. I promise, if I end up in an Airbnb with a muffin pan, I will buy the 3 simple ingredients needed to make these Almond Butter Chocolate Cups and make them as soon as I get back. They are so good, and so easy to make!
I made these more times than I can count in Toronto, but wanted to save the recipe for when it got SUPER hot, and everyone is looking for no bake desserts. This is the one for you.
And it is so versatile too! Last time I made these as a dark chocolate cup and it was fantastic. The possibilities are endless!
I actually have some of these waiting for me in the freezer in Toronto, which I am so excited to eat upon my return.
But since this honeymooning and relaxing is basically my full time job right now, I may not post for a while. Or until I return to Toronto in a couple of weeks. But if you are missing me at all (hah!), follow along with my Hawaii adventures on my Instagram. I will try to post more while away, but I am not promising anything. But you can always make these Almond Butter Chocolate Cups a couple of times while you wait!
Almond Butter Chocolate Cups Ingredients
This recipe uses minimal ingredients, so there is no excuse NOT to make it! All you need is:
- chocolate chips – milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate chips work well
- coconut oil – ghee or cocoa butter work as well
- creamy almond butter – or any nut butter you like
Equipment
- standard muffin tin
- silicone muffin liners (paper cupcake liners also work)
- microwave-safe bowl
Tips
Storage: Store almond butter cups in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer. I wouldn’t recommend keeping them at room temperature, as the chocolate could melt.
Make Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups. If you love rich dark chocolate, this is perfect for you! When making the dark chocolate shell, just follow the recipe card except replace the chocolate chips with dark chocolate chips.
Swap out the almond butter. While I love the flavor of a smooth nutty almond butter cup, you can replace it with any nut butter you like. I personally love to use cashew butter or peanut butter for the almond butter layer. But you can also use crunchy almond butter (or make a homemade almond butter) if you wanted more of a crunch.
Make a nut-free version. If you are allergic to tree nuts, replace the almond butter mixture with sunflower seed butter.
Do a mini version. While I love the large cups, you may just want a little snack. In that case, place a mini muffin cup in each cavity of a mini muffin pan. Place around 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin liner then a small dollop of almond butter on top. Divide the remaining chocolate on top.
More No Bake Dessert Recipes
Like these Almond Butter Chocolate Cups? Then you will love these no bake recipes:
- Crispy Chocolate and Peanut Butter Cups
- Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispies Squares
- Almond Butter Mug Cake
If you try this recipe, let me know! Give it a star rating, leave a comment and tag me with #atasteofmadness on Instagram! I always love seeing what you are creating!
Almond Butter Chocolate Cups
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp coconut oil
- 6 Tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Line a muffin pan with 6 silicone muffin cups. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30 second intervals in the microwave, mixing until smooth.
- Divide half of the chocolate mixture evenly in the prepared muffin tin. Using a teaspoon, draw some of the chocolate up on the sides of the silicone cup. Place in freezer to harden, around 5-10 minutes.
- Drop 1 tsp of almond butter in each cup and press down with the back of a spoon. Top with the remaining chocolate and place in the freezer until hardened.
OMG
These look just like Reese *-*
I would eat so many of those.
Amazing how easy it is to make.
I do eat a lot of it when I make it at home. So that’s why I usually make the batch small (like this recipe) to avoid too much temptation!
If you’re going to be blogging while on your honeymoon, I’m glad it’s about something sweet!
Haha, thanks Jeff! I didn’t do such a great job of keeping up with it, but at least I got 2 in!
You make such great candies, I really must give these a go asap!
Aw, thanks Emma! You definitely should try it. SO GOOD!!
I am willing to bet you didn’t have any left after you made these they look divine! Wow
Hahah, yes. It is very hard keeping these around the house for more than a day!
Those came out really well. I have a friend that loves to use nut butters and also loves chocolate that would surely enjoy these.
Yes she would. Almond butter makes them so good!
These are so good! They are a great snack for that mid day pick-me-up!
Yes!! I love them with a cup of coffee 🙂
You just took my favorite dessert and made it EASY and healthier!!! How is that possible?!?!? I am adding these to my recipe box for when I get a craving!
Yesss!! I hope you make them Melissa 🙂
oh HECK YES. I think I might be the only person in the USA that does not care for PEANUT butter. Almond butter? Yep, that I can get behind!
It is so much better, right??
Oh God, I want to eat these Almond Butter Chocolate Cups every day! My whole family would go crazy for these! Looks VERY tasty!
They are so good. You should definitely try them sometime!
I dont have sweet tooth but these gorgeous chocolate cups are tempting me so much. It looks so good i’m sure it tastes as good as it looks
Haha, I have a HUGE sweet tooth! They are so good 🙂
Oh goodness, I love every bit of this recipe. Chocolate cups can be tricky to get soft but these look delicious.
True. But keeping them at room temperature would help!
I tearing up just looking at the chocolate cups. I absolutely love Reeses cups and to think I can make something similar on my own. I don’t know whether I should thank you or not. I try not to eat sweets and something like this around the house would be such a temptation. BTW — enjoy your honeymoon.
Me too!! Thanks Marisa 🙂
This has got to be my son’s favorite treat since he was little.. He likes when I have these in the jar ready for his sweet cravings. Love how simple and easy these are to make.
They are so easy! I am sure your son would love these 😉
So simple but so, so good! I love making nut butter cups. These look fabulous!
Thanks Catherine!! Aren’t they so much fun to make?? 🙂
This is a much tastier version of my favorite candy, so excited to try!
Thanks Michelle. I hope you give it a go!
Deluxe reeses almond version, homemade! Nice as I can control how sweet it is.
Yes, true! These are a lot less sweet than what you can buy in store!
Have to try these :O! Looks amazing
Thanks Lorna! This is one of my favourite recipes 😉
These almond butter cups look so delicious and perfect as a summer treat!
Yes! No bake desserts all summer long 🙂
This came out perfectly! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing recipe!
Yay this makes me so happy to hear! 🙂