3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Who needs store-bought candy when you can make peanut butter cups that are richer, creamier, and 100% guilt-free? With only three simple ingredients, these homemade treats come together faster than your last online impulse purchase. You won’t find weird additives, palm oil, or questionable preservatives here—just pure chocolatey, peanut buttery bliss. Whether you devour them straight from the freezer or let them melt in your mouth, these little cups will destroy your willpower. So, forget those overpriced “healthy” chocolate bars and whip up these ridiculously easy, vegan, and gluten-free sweets in no time.
3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cups
Decadent chocolate and creamy peanut butter combine to create simple yet dangerously addictive vegan treats with just three basic ingredients.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dairy-free chocolate chips dark or semi-sweet
- ½ cup natural peanut butter unsweetened, creamy, and dreamy
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup for a touch of sweetness
Instructions
Step 1: Melt the Chocolate
- Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until smooth.
Step 2: Assemble the Cups
- Spoon a little melted chocolate into each liner and spread it evenly.
- Freeze for 10 minutes until firm.
- In a separate bowl, mix peanut butter with maple syrup.
- Drop a spoonful of peanut butter mixture onto the hardened chocolate layer.
Step 3: Seal with More Chocolate
- Pour the remaining melted chocolate over each peanut butter layer.
- Tap the muffin tin gently to spread the chocolate evenly.
- Freeze for 20 minutes until fully set.
Notes
Nutritional Information (Per Cup)
- Calories: ~150
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
Extra Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cups
- Use high-quality dark chocolate for an even richer flavor.
- Sprinkle sea salt on top for a gourmet touch.
- Swap peanut butter for almond or cashew butter for variety.
- Store in the freezer to keep them firm and extra refreshing.
