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Keto Chocolate Almond Butter Cups - A Simple Low-Carb Treat

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • Dark chocolate (70–90% cocoa), chopped – 8 ounces (about 225 g)
  • Almond butter – 1/2 cup (natural, no sugar added)
  • Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons (helps the chocolate set smoothly)
  • Powdered erythritol or allulose – 2–3 tablespoons, to taste
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Fine sea salt – a pinch (plus flaky salt for topping, optional)
  • Mini muffin liners – 12 to 16
  • Optional add-ins: chopped almonds, unsweetened shredded coconut, cinnamon, espresso powder

Method
 

  1. Line the pan. Set 12–16 mini muffin liners on a tray or in a mini muffin tin. Clear space in your fridge or freezer.
  2. Make the almond butter filling. In a small bowl, stir almond butter with 1–2 tablespoons powdered sweetener, half the vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Taste and adjust sweetness. If it’s too runny, chill it for 5–10 minutes until scoopable.
  3. Melt the chocolate. Place chopped chocolate and coconut oil in a heatproof bowl. Microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Or melt over a double boiler. Stir in remaining vanilla and 1 tablespoon sweetener, then taste. Add more sweetener if needed.
  4. Layer the base. Spoon about 1 teaspoon melted chocolate into each liner. Tilt the tray so the chocolate coats the bottom evenly. Chill for 5–10 minutes until just set.
  5. Add the filling. Scoop about 1 teaspoon almond butter onto each chocolate base. Flatten gently with the back of a spoon, leaving a small border around the edge so the top layer can seal.
  6. Seal with chocolate. Spoon more melted chocolate over each cup to cover the almond butter completely. Tap the tray gently to smooth the tops and release air bubbles.
  7. Finish and chill. Sprinkle flaky salt or chopped almonds on top if you like. Chill in the fridge for 20–30 minutes or freeze for 10–15 minutes until firm.
  8. Serve. Peel off the liners and enjoy. Keep them chilled for best texture.