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Almond Butter Cup Dessert {Just 5 Minutes to Make!}

By Erika in Desserts

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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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too! this idea now...

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.

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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

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.

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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

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 you love peanut butter cups, you're going to love this healthier Almond Butter Cup Dessert that takes just 5 minutes to whip up! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

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!

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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

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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!

  • Author: Erika at Living Well Mom.com
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 5 mins
  • Yield: 2-4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 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

  1. 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.
  2. Whip on low until smooth and fluffy. Don’t overmix.
  3. Add the almond butter, 1 tablespoon at a time while slowing mixing. Slowly drizzle in the maple syrup and vanilla extract.
  4. Spoon into small jars or bowls.
  5. 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.

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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

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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! Plus this recipe is Paleo and gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free too!

 

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    Filed Under: Desserts, Paleo, Recipes Tagged With: dairy-free, gluten-free, grain free, refined sugar-freePublished on May 16, 2016

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    About Erika

    Erika Bragdon is a second-generation homeschooling mom with 3 kids at home and 1 in college. She lives in the beautiful hills of New Hampshire on a small farm and loves writing, baking, nature, and sharing flower essences and more natural solutions with moms.

    Comments

    1. Amber Edwards says

      May 16, 2016 at 12:54 pm

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    2. Ann says

      May 16, 2016 at 2:03 pm

      This sounds fantastic! I love the addition of the maple syrup. Tasty combination.

      Reply
    3. Ellen says

      May 16, 2016 at 3:25 pm

      Oh my that looks good! It’s so hard to find Paleo desserts. Cannot wait to try it.

      Reply
    4. Scott says

      May 17, 2016 at 8:18 am

      Only 5 minutes! Ok, that seems way too easy. Going to have to give it a shot!

      Reply
    5. diane says

      May 17, 2016 at 9:53 am

      this looks delicious! I have been meaning to try whipped coconut cream. Looks tasty with almond butter whipped in!

      Reply
    6. Lindset says

      June 9, 2019 at 8:41 am

      If you skim the coconut cream from the top, what do you do with the rest of it? Is there a coconut cream product?

      Reply
      • Marcy says

        April 26, 2021 at 11:29 pm

        I use it for smoothies.

        Reply
    7. Nicole says

      May 19, 2020 at 10:52 pm

      Can you use heavy cream if you don’t have coconut milk ?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        June 22, 2020 at 12:32 pm

        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!

        Reply
    8. Nina says

      July 8, 2020 at 12:10 am

      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!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Angie McP says

      December 21, 2020 at 3:15 pm

      Can you make this ahead of time and keep in the refrigerator?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        December 22, 2020 at 4:08 pm

        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.

        Reply
    10. Kirra says

      January 25, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      I just made this and it is absolutely DELICIOUS. It is officially my favorite healthy recipe! Thank you so much for the recipe!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    11. Margaret says

      April 1, 2021 at 8:17 pm

      Do you use the skimmed cream or the liquid part?

      Reply
      • Erika says

        April 5, 2021 at 10:36 am

        The cream part

        Reply

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