Luscious, chocolatey, and filled with all-natural peanut butter, my 3-Ingredient Vegan Peanut Butter Cups are an incredibly easy homemade, (& gluten-free!) version of your favourite store-bought peanut butter cups. They are every bit as divine, and of course, vegan!
1tablespooncoconut oilto slightly thin out the chocolate
¼cupnatural peanut butteradd a little maple syrup to sweeten if necessary
Instructions
Line a mini muffin tin with 12 mini cupcake/muffin liners.
In your microwave or over a pot of boiling water, melt your chocolate chips. Add the coconut oil to help to thin it out (it'll also help to solidify the chocolate in a bite-able texture).
Spoon a little bit of melted chocolate into each of the muffin liners, spreading a thin layer up the edges of the liners. This will ensure the peanut butter is encased in the chocolate.
Put in the fridge for about 5 minutes to set slightly.
Remove from fridge and divide the peanut butter equally throughout the 12 liners. Dollop a little bit over the chocolate into the middle of it.
Top each liner with the remaining chocolate to cover. Top with a little sea salt if you desire.
Set in the fridge for 30 more minutes to set.
Remove and enjoy!
Notes
Tips for the Best Peanut Butter Cups
Leave the Liners: While it’s fine to remove the muffin liner from each peanut butter cup, you can also leave them on. Trim them down like store-bought peanut butter cup wrappers, or fold the upper edges down over the top of the candies. This definitely makes them easier to handle and store!
Peanut Alternatives: Yes, it's definitely possible to make these using almond butter or sunflower seed butter. You may want to add a pinch of salt if the almond butter is on the mild side. I’ve also seen pecan butter and even cookie butter used!
How to Store Homemade Vegan CandyThese peanut butter cups tend to melt easily, so they should really be stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to eat them. Keep them in an airtight container, and enjoy within 2 weeks for the best results.Can I Freeze Peanut Butter Cups?Yes, you can! I like to pop mine in the freezer once they are finished, to force myself not to eat them all at once, and because they last even longer in there - up to four months!