Since
discovering the Nuts 'n More powdered peanut butter I have used it in literally
everything. From smoothies, yoghurt bowls, oats to even healthy desserts. This
stuff is amazing, while being a total peanut butter addict it’s great to have
a switch up from the regular peanut butter consistency and play around with it
in terms of adding it to a variety of recipes. This recipe by far has got to be
one of my favourites. To tell you all the truth, I wasn't a fan of peanut
butter as a child, I wasn’t overly obsessed with it like I am now.
We all love a naughty
Reese’s peanut butter cup. For anyone that loves peanut butter just as much as
me then they know how addictive these peanut butter cups can be. Especially now
that a variety of Reese's peanut butter products are now available in Ireland,
it’s almost like I have to try them all, that if I don’t I won’t get the true Reese’s
peanut butter experience. But what If I told you that you didn't have to go out
and buy Reese’s peanut butter cups in order to get your peanut butter chocolate
fix, that here is a healthier peanut butter cup that you could make yourself
which is just as nutty and delicious?
Well here I am again,
to grant your wish and make all your peanut butter dreams come through. Here
are some healthy peanut butter cups to stop any cravings plus they are not as
naughty as your typical peanut butter cup. While I do love my Reese’s peanut butter
cups and bars etc. They are loaded with sugar and processed ingredients. So why
not get a bit creative in the kitchen and create your own peanut butter
cups? What I love most about creating these recipes, especially when I am making
a healthy alternative to our naughty cravings is that you can add in whatever
you like and make it your own.
This recipe only requires 4 main ingredients with whatever toppings you may like to add. This recipe is rich and indulgent without being full of sugar and unhealthy processed fats. The marcos for this recipe will be shown below, I created this nutritional macro table using MyFitnessPal. It’s a great tool to use to find out the nutritional information on recipes you create or any products you may come across.
Cacao powder comes
from the cacao bean which are roasted and ground. Cacao contains over forty
times the amount of antioxidants you find in blueberries. Cacao is full of
antioxidant compounds with many health benefits such as being a rich
antioxidant. Cacao contain flavonoids which is a chemical that promotes general
bodily health and is said to lower the risk of various diseases such as cancer.
It is also said to be great for your cardiovascular health, with its high
magnesium content it will be sure to contribute to a healthy heart. Cacao is
said to be a natural mood booster, containing chemicals such as serotonin, dopamine, anandamide
and phenylethylamine. These chemicals are known as neurotransmitters which are
said to be linked to those happy and positive feelings. Nuts as we all know are
great sources of healthy fats. Nuts are full of omega 3’s which
contribute to healthy skin and nails and also brain function while also
containing a high amount of fibre, fibre is an essential part of our daily
consumption in order to have a healthy functioning digestive system. Nuts are
also packed full of protein so they are a great addition to your daily meals.
Ingredients
2 tbsp Iswari Cacao Powder
2 tbsp Vita Coco Coconut Oil
2 tbsp Walden Farms Caramel Syrup (Or Agave)
Water
Method
1. Start by prepping the 4 ingredients listed above along with the cupcake cases in a
cupcake tray.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of
coconut oil to a saucepan. When the coconut oil has melted, add in 1 tablespoon
of cacao powder. I also added 1 tablespoon of Walden farms caramel
syrup to this mix to sweeten it.
3. When the mixture is
smooth with no lumps, take it off the heat and pour 1-2 teaspoons into
the bottom of each cupcake case.
4. Pop these into the
fridge or freezer to set. While in the fridge/freezer mix 2 tablespoons of
Nuts' n More powdered peanut butter with water (add water gradually until you
get a thick yet loose mixture).
5. After 20 minutes in
freezer or 1 hour in fridge take them out. Add 1 teaspoon of peanut butter
mixture on top of hardened chocolate.
6. Melt up 1 tablespoon
of cacao powder, coconut oil and caramel syrup mixture again and add another 1-2
teaspoons on top of peanut butter mixture (Add any additional toppings) and put
back in the fridge/freezer to set. I left these for 1 hour in the freezer to
set properly.
Hope you enjoyed this
sweet treat recipe,
these are a rich and indulgent cup of healthy goodness.
these are a rich and indulgent cup of healthy goodness.
Love Rouxella x
