Saying Guilt Free Peanut Butter Cups might seem too good to be true. But, prepare to indulge your sweet tooth without the guilt! These little cups are a healthier take on a classic treat. Made with wholesome ingredients like chia seeds and even sugar-free peanut butter, these decadent bites offer a satisfyingly rich chocolate flavor with a touch of sweetness. Perfect for a healthier snack or a guilt-free dessert, these Peanut Butter Cups are sure to become a new favorite. You’ll be pleasantly surprised to just how delicious gluten-free and sugar-free can be.
What is Allulose?
Allulose is a rare sugar that offers several advantages over traditional sweeteners, hence why we use it in this recipe. With a sweetness level similar to sucrose but minimal impact on blood sugar levels, allulose provides a low-calorie option for those watching their weight or managing diabetes. It also has a minimal effect on insulin levels and is not readily absorbed by the body, making it more digestion-friendly as well. Allulose is great for baking as it browns and caramelizes similarly to sugar, adding versatility to its application.
Guilt Free Peanut Butter Cups
Description
Let your sweet tooth thrive without an abundance of sugar loaded treats.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar free peanut butter
- 2 tbsp chia seeds
- 3 tbsp hemp hearts
- 4 tbsp Allulose (or your favorite alternative sweetener such as monk fruit or stevia)
- 1 – 9 oz. bag of dark chocolate chips
- Smoked sea salt for garnishing
- 12 large baking cups or 24 small baking cups
Instructions
- Place all filling ingredients in a bowl and mix together with a spoon until everything is evenly incorporated
- Place chocolate chips in a double boiler and slowly melt
- Line each baking cup with 2 tsp. of the melted chocolate. Be sure to push the melted chocolate up the sides of each cup 1⁄2 inch so the filling has a little cup to sit in.
- Chill until chocolate sets.
- Place 1 tablespoon of the filling in each cup.
- Tap each cup on the counter so the filling flattens and spreads out a little bit -Cover each cup with more chocolate to completely cover the filling.
- Sprinkle with smoked sea salt and then chill in refrigerator or let chocolate harden on the counter overnight.
Notes
- They can be left at room temperature for up to 1 week or in the refrigerator/freezer for one month.
- These cups are gluten and sugar-free and loaded with protein for the addition of hemp and chia seeds.
Recipe and Styling by Anna Franklin
Photography by Dave Bryce
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