Raw Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
A delicious treat, nutrient-dense and unprocessed, if you love the classic candy.
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw almonds ground
- 2 tbsp raw almond butter
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 3 tbsp quinoa flakes ground
- 2 tbsp raw honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fine Himalayan salt
- 1 cup raw cacao powder
- ½ cup coconut oil melted
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp fine Himalayan
- (OPTIONAL) toasted coconut shavings to top
Instructions
- Whisk cacao powder into coconut oil in double boiler until smooth.
- Turn off heat and add salt and vanilla extract. Set aside in bowl.
- Grind almonds and quinoa flakes in food processor and add to bowl.
- Add coconut oil, raw honey, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Combine well with spoon until thick paste forms.
- Line small muffin tray with paper cups.
- Drizzle one tablespoon chocolate into the bottom of each liner then freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.
- Remove from freezer and top with one teaspoon almond mixture then another tablespoon of chocolate.
- Return to freezer after 20–30 minutes or until mixture is firm.
- Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.