NUT BUTTER CUPS

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My indulgent, nutty treat is simple to make and looks fabulous. At our house, we use all-natural ingredients for them. -Courtney Stultz, Weir, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts     Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup unblanched almonds
1 cup pitted dates
1 cup creamy cashew butter or peanut butter
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
2 teaspoons honey
Chopped almonds, optional

Steps:

  • Pulse almonds and dates in a food processor until mixture starts to hold together when pressed. Spoon nut mixture into 12 paper-lined muffin cups; press into bottom. Gently spread cashew butter over nut mixture. In a small bowl, whisk together cocoa, coconut oil and honey; pour over nut butter. If desired, top with chopped almonds. Refrigerate, covered, until chocolate is set, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 293 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 73mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

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