I have eaten at least three of these Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups every single day since September. Please, you must join me in delighting in this simple, and apparently necessary, pleasure of life.
Before I share more about this recipe, allow me to tell a story so that when you eat these in front of others, you will not make the same mistake I did.
See, it all started out back in September when I learned that I needed to add a significant amount of good fat to my diet if I wanted to improve my health, have more energy, and get rid of my brain fog. Seeing as I had no desire to lick coconut oil off a spoon or peel open a stick of butter like a banana, my quest to figure out how to easily eat all these good fats led me to discover these Chocolate Peanut Butter Fat Bombs.
They changed my life, and I’m not exaggerating. They are so very nourishing, made with loads of healthy fat and protein, and sweetened with stevia (stick with me though, even if you hate stevia). The fat bombs are delicious and I started feeling better immediately after I began eating several each day. Who knew? My body had been screaming for more nourishment from healthy fats!
Well, back to my story of what not to do.
We had company one weekend in October. I was eating a Fat Bomb while preparing breakfast. (Had to get my brain going, you know?) One of our guests walked in and asked, “Oh, what are you eating?” Suddenly I found myself in a quandary about how to answer. I could have simply said, “It is a healthy Peanut Butter Cup.” Right? Couldn’t I have just said that??
But no. I found myself launching into a very long narrative about my health journey during the past four years and how I’d been feeling awful during the past few months and couldn’t figure out what I could eat that wouldn’t make me feel awful. The very minute I started the story, I wanted to stop. I quickly realized that the kind ears listening to my “what are you eating” explanation were on extreme overload and most definitely confused. But I couldn’t stop because I’d already started and for the life of me, I couldn’t figure out how to wrap it up. So I kept going on and on. I even found myself using phrases like “adrenal fatigue” and “intense detox.”
The poor dear. Some people want to know more about natural doctors and bad bacteria lurking in the gut. But some people just want to know, “Hey, what are you eating?”
So you guys. Make these, eat them, enjoy them, and let them nourish you. But for the love of pleasant conversation, when an innocent person asks you what you’re eating just say, “It’s a healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.”
Now, it is Christmastime and treats are fun at Christmas. That’s why I’m re-sharing this recipe. But today I’m calling them Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups to ease the pain of anyone you might be having a conversation with over the holidays. You are so very welcome.
Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
(Let’s all practice saying it together:
They say: What are you eating?
We say: “It’s a Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup.”
There now. Was that really so hard?)
- ½ cup coconut oil (I use expeller pressed so the coconut flavor didn't overpower.)
- 1 heaping Tablespoon cocoa powder
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- Liquid stevia to taste (I use 1½ droppers full of NuNaturals Brand.) OR 2-3 Tablespoons of honey or maple syrup
- In a small saucepan, heat and stir together coconut oil, cocoa powder, butter, and peanut butter.
- Once melted and mixed, remove from heat and stir in stevia.
- Pour into 12 muffin lined muffin tins.
- Freeze for 20 minutes or refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Store in fridge and eat as needed.
By the way, these really taste best when they are right out of the fridge!
I love that these are completely free of sugar when made with stevia. But if you don’t like or don’t have stevia, you can use maple syrup or honey instead. These will still be wonderful for you and only lightly sweetened.
I use silicone muffin cups like these when I make these “Healthy Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups.” This makes it so very easy!
Ever found yourself in an uncomfortable conversation while trying to explain something “weird” that you’re eating? Fun times.
I am going to try these Friday after I grocery shop. I’ve never made homemade ice cream before, but always wanted to. I think the hubby would accept this as a replacement for his peanut butter cup ice cream.. I also need to practice on my replies when someone asks a question. ;) lol
My family loves these! I’ve been making them since your first post about them. I do use honey in mine instead of stevia. My husband and daughter are both nursing students and these are the ultimate brain/comfort food for studying!
How much honey do you use for the amount in this recipe?
This made me crack up!! I’ve had several conversations about healthy eating, adrenal fatigue, stevia, coconut oil, etc. that have abruptly ended when I suddenly realized the poor unsuspecting person who asked was looking at me like I had completely lost my marbles.
My poor family …. I have been making quite a few new changes to our family diet again lately and I think most of them have become afraid to ask what I’m eating ~~ or better yet, “what’s in this thing you’re serving us for supper”??? LOL!!
Headed to try these now! I may have to make up some weird ingredient so I can keep them all for myself though ;)
Merry Christmas!
These look great! I make your Peanut Butter Honey Fudge often. I have cut down on the honey and use dark chocolate. I think this would be similar but with less sweetener!
Have you heard of Bulletproof Coffee? Same concept as these. Butter and coconut oil, coffee and I add a little maple syrup, stevia and protein powder. So good for your brain!! This should taste better and be quicker! :)
I think I will try these in a pan and then cut into squares like the fudge. Can’t wait!
These look wonderful…do you think I could use all coconut oil….without going into great detail, I just recently found out I can’t have dairy. I have discovered butter flavored coconut oil, though :)
Most definitely. I made them for a friend with all coconut oil/no butter and they were still great!
I have added some chopped up peanuts in the bottom of my muffin cup before I pour the chocolate mixture over. It is tasty!
Can you use the granulated stevia instead of liquid? If so, how much would be equivalent to the liquid?
I think that would work fine, although I don’t have any experience with granulated stevia to know quantities. I’d love to hear back from you if you try it, letting us all know how much you use!
WAIT.
“Seeing as I had no desire to lick coconut oil off a spoon or peel open a stick of butter like a banana”?????
WHO ARE YOU?
You like to lick the fat?? Oh man. I must be a wimp. I’ve gotta have my fat mixed with chocolate. :)
No, I was referring to you not wanting to peel open the butter like a banana….I’ve NEVER known you to turn down any kind of butter LOL :D
Can anybody eat this or is it for people who are on a no carb diet?
These are for everyone! I feel like almost everyone needs a good amount of healthy fats each day. My 16 year old son, who is very active, really likes these and eats them regularly even though he wears plenty of carbs too. :)
I make energy bites each week for my breakfasts. Consist of oats, peanut butter, honey and chocolate chips. Made into balls a few of these make breakfast. Need to try your bombs my husband wants to add more coconut oil into our diets.
I always liked peanut butter cups, but since we started eating healthier the store ones are too sweet.? I added another 1/2 cup of peanut butter and 2 teaspoons of “Dandy Blend.” Before I added more peanut butter they tasted too buttery,they taste much better with more peanut butter, I really like peanut butter ? Thanks Laura, for sharing your healthy cooking!