Easy Almond Butter Cups

If you’ve ever loved a peanut butter cup but wanted something a little more nourishing, this Homemade Almond Butter Cup recipe is your new go-to.

Rich, creamy, and perfectly sweet with a touch of sea salt — these bite-sized treats satisfy your chocolate craving while staying refined sugar-free, dairy-free, and full of simple, real ingredients.

They come together in minutes and store beautifully, making them perfect for weekly meal prep, dessert trays, or a post-dinner treat that feels indulgent but fuels your body well.

🍫 Why You’ll Love These Almond Butter Cups

✅ Made with just 5 ingredients
✅ Refined sugar-free & dairy-free
✅ No baking required
✅ Healthy fats + antioxidants from dark chocolate
✅ Perfect balance of creamy, salty, and sweet

Ingredients

• ½ cup allergy-friendly chocolate chips (dairy-free or dark chocolate)
• ½ cup almond butter of choice (creamy works best)
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract
• Coarse sea salt, for topping

Instructions

1. Line 12 mini muffin tins with paper cups. Set aside.
2. Melt chocolate chips, almond butter and coconut oil in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments until fully combined and smooth. Next, add the vanilla and stir.
3. Fill each mini paper cup with approximately 1 1/2 TBSP worth of the almond butter cup mix. Sprinkle the top with course sea salt.
4. Immediately freeze. Enjoy when completely solid, 1-2 hours.

Notes:

• Keep stored in refrigerator for up to 7 days or in freezer in air tight container for up to 3 months.
• Any kind of nut or seed butter will work here; peanut butter, cashew, sunflower, hazelnut, etc.

Health Benefits

These almond butter cups are proof that dessert can be both decadent and nourishing:

• Dark chocolate adds antioxidants and mood-boosting compounds.
• Almond butter provides healthy fats and plant-based protein to keep you satisfied.
• Coconut oil supports energy and gives these cups a silky texture.
• Sea salt enhances flavor while delivering trace minerals.

Pro Tips

• For extra crunch, stir chopped almonds into your almond butter layer.
• Use unsweetened chocolate for a sugar-free version and add a touch of honey or maple syrup to taste.
• Try different nut butters like cashew or sunflower seed butter for fun flavor variations.

Final Thoughts

These Homemade Almond Butter Cups are the perfect mix of indulgent and wholesome — a feel-good treat that fits into any lifestyle. They’re simple to make, rich in flavor, and made entirely from real-food ingredients your body loves.

Keep a batch in the freezer for whenever your sweet tooth hits — and thank yourself later.