Almond Butter Chocolates
These almond butter chocolates are the perfect plant-based treat to satisfy your sweet tooth. Top with a pinch of flaky sea salt and you’ll have a deliciously creamy, rich and decadent dessert that’s vegan and gluten-free!
I’m a firm believer that the best kinds of treats are those that are freezer-friendly. And, well okay involve chocolate. But seriously, these creamy almond butter chocolates are the perfect meal prep treat. You can enjoy them straight from the freezer! Not to mention, they’re super satisfying and made of just 5 simple ingredients.
If you want an easy and great way to satisfy your chocolate cravings, look no further. These almond butter chocolate cups are a healthier version of Reese’s peanut butter cups, made from high quality natural ingredients. They make the perfect afternoon snack or post-dinner sweet treat.
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WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
Healthy Ingredients & Rich Flavor – What’s better than a healthy treat? Duh, a healthy delicious treat of course! These chocolates are rich, decadent, and the perfect plant based treat to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Easy to Make – With just a few simple ingredients, these chocolates could not be easier to make. While they require some time in the freezer, the hands on time is just minutes. Trust me, if you’re looking for an easy recipe, no bake desserts are the way to go.
Perfect for Meal Prep – One of the best parts about these chocolates is that they are perfect for meal prep. You can keep them in the freezer and pull one out whenever you’re craving something sweet.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED (WITH SUBSTITUTIONS)
These almond butter chocolates are made with just five wholesome ingredients. They’ll be ready to enjoy in no time!
Almond Butter – The main ingredients in these chocolates, almond butter creates a delicious, creamy filling. It’s less overpowering then peanut butter but equally delicious. You can replace the almond butter with your favorite nut butter or seed butter if you have a nut allergy.
Maple Syrup – Almond butter has a pretty mild taste, so I like to add a touch of pure maple syrup to sweeten it up.
Chocolate Chips – These almond butter chocolates wouldn’t be complete without chocolate chips. Any brand of vegan chocolate chips is fine. My personal favorite is the Kirkland brand from Costco – they’re cost-effective and delicious! You can also use melted dark chocolate bars.
Coconut Oil – A bit of coconut oil helps thin the melted chocolate out, as well as create a shiny chocolate that hardens quickly.
Flaky Sea Salt – A sprinkle of sea salt on top brings these chocolates to a whole new level. You can also top with cinnamon, nuts, or even sprinkles!
HOW TO MAKE
These chocolate cups are super simple to make. Plus, all you need is a muffin liner or silicone mold! For full instructions and ingredients, see the recipe card below.
Step One: Whisk together the almond butter and maple syrup, and set aside.
Step Two: In a microwave safe bowl, melt together the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, whisk, and repeat until smooth.
Step Three: Place the muffin liners in a muffin tin or on a plate. Add half a tablespoon of chocolate to the liner, making sure it completely covers the bottom of the liner. Place in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes, or until hardened.
Step Four: To the top middle of the frozen chocolate, add a dollop of almond butter. Make sure to place the almond butter directly in the middle. This will prevent it from showing through on the sides of the chocolate. Place in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.
Step Five: Finally, drizzle a tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of the almond butter. Completely cover the sides and top of the almond butter. Place in the freezer for 5 minutes, add the flaky sea salt, and let harden for 30-45 minutes.
Step Six: Once completely frozen, peel the muffin liner off the chocolates and place in an airtight container. Store in the freezer.
ADD-INS
Looking for different ways to dress these dark chocolate almond butter cups up? Below I’ve listed some of my favorite ideas. Let me know if you try any out!
Chocolate Lovers – Add a bit of cocoa (or cacao) powder to the almond butter for a double chocolate flavor.
Sweet & Salty – Add crushed peanuts or pretzels on top of the chocolate before it freezes.
Fruity Surprise – Add a banana slice on top of the almond butter, then cover with chocolate.
Or, add a splash of vanilla extract and cinnamon to the almond butter to add a small boost of flavor!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Not all chocolate chips are vegan, but there are a lot of brands out there that are! Make sure to avoid brands with milk fat or whey protein. Look for dark chocolate chips instead of milk chocolate.
One of my favorite brands is Enjoy Life.
You can use any almond butter you have on hand. When purchasing almond butter, I look for brands with no added sugar, oils, and salt – aka just raw almonds! My favorite brands include MaraNatha, Justin’s, and Kirkland.
Yes, almond butter is a great food to incorporate in your diet. It’s packed with vitamin E and omega-3 fatty acids which are great for brain health. Plus, almonds contain monosaturated fat, which is the good kind of fat. Healthy fats like almond butter help reduce LDL (low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol, which is the “bad” cholesterol that you want to stay low.
Absolutely! You can use any silicone mold for these chocolates. You can prepare them the exact same way. Just let freeze for a bit longer as they can be harder to remove from the mold, as opposed to the muffin liner.
STORAGE & REHEATING
It’s important to keep these chocolate almond butter bites in the freezer, so they don’t melt. You can also keep them in the fridge for about 20 minutes before enjoying if you want them softer.
Place any leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.
If you decide to try this recipe out, let me know! I love seeing your recreations tagged on Instagram @nourishedwithnatalie.
Almond Butter Chocolates
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup almond butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- ½ tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt
Instructions
- In a small bowl whisk together the almond butter and maple syrup. Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl, melt together the dark chocolate and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, whisk, and repeat until smooth.
- To a lined muffin tin, add half a tablespoon of chocolate to the liner, making sure it completely covers the bottom. Place in the fridge or freezer for 5-10 minutes, or until hardened.
- To the top of the frozen chocolate, add a 1/2 tablespoon of almond butter. Make sure to place the almond butter directly in the middle. This will prevent it from showing through on the sides of the chocolate. Place in the fridge or freezer for 10 minutes.
- Finally, drizzle a tablespoon of melted chocolate on top of the almond butter. Completely cover the sides and top of the almond butter with the chocolate.
- Place in the freezer for 5 minutes, then add the flaky sea salt, and let harden for 30-45 minutes.
- Once completely frozen, peel the muffin liner off the chocolates and place in an airtight container. Store in the freezer.
I love the almond butter and chocolate combo. And so much healthier to make yourself!
Yes, it’s such a tasty combination!
These were delicious! I’m a sucker for peanut butter + choco combos but now almond butter is a favorite!
So glad you enjoyed!
My husband just went gluten-free so I am on the lookout for new delicious recipes. These almond butter chocolates are a great option for anyone who enjoys a rich, indulgent dessert but also wants to stick to a plant-based and gluten-free diet.
Thanks for the nice comment! Hope his gluten-free journey is going well 🙂
love how easy these are! so almondy and chocolatey
Yes, sooo easy!
Whipped up a batch of these this afternoon and they do not disappoint! Quick, easy and delicious; exactly what I needed to cure my sweet tooth!
Super tasty and easy to make. Perfect weeknight sweet treat – thanks for the recipe!
Of course – glad you enjoyed!