If you love peanut butter and chocolate, you’re going to love this Almond Butter Cup Dessert.
Especially because it’s Paleo-friendly – dairy-free, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free too, so you can enjoy this almost guilt-free. And yes, I use almond butter instead of peanut butter. But you can use peanut butter if you prefer.
This dessert isn’t low calorie, but it’s a lot less than typical peanut butter cup desserts, so that’s a winner in my book!
Every once in a while, things fall together and it just works. That’s what happened when I came up with this dessert. I don’t even remember what I was trying to make, but whatever it was failed. And somehow I whipped up this tasty Almond Butter Cup Dessert.
With a base of coconut milk cream and almond butter, this light dessert takes just a few minutes to make. It’s so easy, in fact, that my 13 year old often makes this for a Friday night treat. Because my whole family loves this recipe.
All you have to do is skim the cream off the top of canned coconut milk (I highly recommend this brand
– not all brands have thick cream), whisk it until it’s fluffy, and add the almond butter. Then slowly drizzle in a little maple syrup and vanilla extract. Spoon into little bowls and top with melted soy-free chocolate chips.
Dig into your Almond Butter Cup Dessert and enjoy!
If the coconut milk separates a little while you’re making it, don’t worry; it will still taste DELICIOUS!
I’ve noticed this a couple times and it usually occurs because of a couple reasons: 1) if the temperature is hot out, it’s more likely to happen. Or 2) you add the maple syrup too quickly.
Either way, it won’t ruin your Almond Butter Cup dessert; it will still taste amazing!
Almond Butter Cup Dessert
If you love peanut butter cups, you’re going to love this healthier Almond Butter Cup Dessert that takes just 5 minutes to whip up!
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 5 mins
- Yield: 2-4 servings 1x
Ingredients
- 1 can coconut milk, cream from the top only*
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1–3 Tbsp maple syrup (I use 1.5 Tbsp)
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup chocolate chips, dairy-free soy-free
Instructions
- Spoon the coconut milk cream from the top, leaving the liquid coconut milk. It should be thick and creamy, about 1/3-1/2 cup worth.
- Whip on low until smooth and fluffy. Don’t overmix.
- Add the almond butter, 1 tablespoon at a time while slowing mixing. Slowly drizzle in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
- Spoon into small jars or bowls.
- Melt the chocolate chips and drizzle over the top of your almond butter cup dessert.
Notes
*In warmer weather, it’s best to refrigerate the canned coconut milk for at least several hours first.
Amber Edwards says
I just love paleo desserts! They have such a great flavor and yet I can feel good eating them! No Seriously, I literally feel good after eating them because of the natural ingredients…no upset tummy after eating a lot of chemicals in other processed foods! 🙂
These almond butter cups look amazing! I recently made paleo whipped cream with coconut milk and that was such a hit in our family. So I KNOW this one will be too!
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Ann says
This sounds fantastic! I love the addition of the maple syrup. Tasty combination.
Ellen says
Oh my that looks good! It’s so hard to find Paleo desserts. Cannot wait to try it.
Scott says
Only 5 minutes! Ok, that seems way too easy. Going to have to give it a shot!
diane says
this looks delicious! I have been meaning to try whipped coconut cream. Looks tasty with almond butter whipped in!
Lindset says
If you skim the coconut cream from the top, what do you do with the rest of it? Is there a coconut cream product?
Marcy says
I use it for smoothies.
Nicole says
Can you use heavy cream if you don’t have coconut milk ?
Erika says
Yes, you can use heavy cream however you will need to whip it before adding it to the other ingredients and then gently fold it in. Enjoy!
Nina says
I made this today. Used cinnamon almond butter, came out GREAT!
Tomorrow Im going to add strawberries, and eventually I want to try it frozen!
Thanks for the recipe!
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Angie McP says
Can you make this ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator?
Erika says
I have stored this overnight in the refrigerator but never longer. It might keep but I wouldn’t do it for more than 2-3 days.
Kirra says
I just made this and it is absolutely DELICIOUS. It is officially my favorite healthy recipe! Thank you so much for the recipe!
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Margaret says
Do you use the skimmed cream or the liquid part?
Erika says
The cream part
Carolyn says
I don’t do any kind of sugar. What would you recommend in place of the maple syrup?
Erika says
You could try a monkfruit or stevia sweetener – you’d have to adjust quantities depending on what you choose to use. At least this recipe is easy so you can add a little, taste and see if you like it. Good luck!