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Sugar-Free Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: 3-Ingredient Budget Treat

  • Author: Elena
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

A simple, budget-friendly, and sugar-free dessert made with just a few ingredients. These rich, salty, and sweet peanut butter cups are kid-approved, low in sugar, and perfect for meal prep.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup (120g) natural creamy peanut butter (stirred until smooth)
  • 1 tablespoon butter or coconut oil (melted)
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 8 oz (225g) sugar-free dark chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for smoother chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix the stirred natural peanut butter, melted butter (or coconut oil), vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth and uniform.
  3. Drop about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into each muffin cup. Flatten into a disc using your thumb or the back of a spoon.
  4. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up the peanut butter discs.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar-free chocolate chips and optional coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each, until mostly melted. Stir vigorously to melt remaining chunks using residual heat.
  6. Remove the tin from the freezer. Use a toothpick to lift a peanut butter disc and dip it completely into the melted chocolate. Let excess drip off and return it to the muffin cup. Alternatively, layer chocolate, peanut butter, and more chocolate.
  7. Place the entire muffin tin back in the freezer for at least 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is hard.
  8. Pop the cups out of the tin and enjoy immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure natural peanut butter is stirred thoroughly to incorporate separated oil. Sugar-free chocolate burns easily, so microwave in short bursts and stir well. For best texture, serve cold. These can be stored in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or frozen for 3 months.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1
  • Sodium: 50
  • Fat: 12
  • Saturated Fat: 4
  • Carbohydrates: 4
  • Fiber: 1
  • Protein: 5

Keywords: sugar-free, dark chocolate, peanut butter cups, budget treat, low carb, keto friendly, kid approved, meal prep, no bake, healthy snack

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