Healthier Chocolate Nut Cups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 cup 85% or higher dark chocolate, chopped
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1/2 cup cashew butter (or almond butter)
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/4 tsp sea salt
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1 tbsp crushed almonds or cashews
# Instructions:
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Line a mini muffin tin with 8-10 mini liners.
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Melt the dark chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals until melted, stirring until smooth.
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Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each muffin liner and swirl to coat the bottom. Freeze for 5 minutes until set.
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In a small bowl, mix cashew/almond butter, vanilla, and sea salt.
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Drop 1/2 teaspoon of the nut butter mixture onto each chocolate base, flattening slightly.
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Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the nut butter, covering it completely.
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Sprinkle with crushed almonds or cashews.
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Freeze for 15-20 minutes or until firm. Store in the refrigerator or freezer.
# Notes:
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Using high-percentage dark chocolate (85% or higher) keeps the sugar content lower than commercial chocolate cups.
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These cups can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or in the freezer for up to 2 months.
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Let frozen cups sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating for the best texture.