Introduction:
Indulge your sweet tooth without straying from your low-carb diet with these delicious Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. These homemade treats combine rich dark chocolate with creamy peanut butter for a decadent and satisfying dessert.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar-free dark chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
- 1 tablespoon powdered erythritol or sweetener of choice
- Pinch of salt
Instructions:
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or silicone molds.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the sugar-free dark chocolate chips and coconut oil.
- Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate chips are melted and smooth.
- Spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate mixture into each lined muffin cup, spreading it to coat the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to set the chocolate.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the natural peanut butter, powdered erythritol, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Remove the muffin tin from the freezer and spoon a small amount of the peanut butter mixture into each chocolate-coated cup, spreading it evenly.
- Top the peanut butter layer with the remaining melted chocolate mixture, covering the peanut butter completely.
- Return the muffin tin to the freezer and chill for another 15-20 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
- Once set, remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin tin and peel off the paper liners or silicone molds.
- Store the peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Nutrition Information (per serving – makes 12 peanut butter cups):
- Calories: 100
- Protein: 2g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Net Carbs: 2g
Enjoy the irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter with these Low Carb Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups as a guilt-free dessert option!