Crispy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups Recipe
These Crispy Chocolate Almond Butter Cups combine rich almond butter with crispy brown rice cereal, all enveloped in smooth dark chocolate. Perfect for a satisfyingly crunchy, yet creamy treat that’s easy to make and naturally sweetened with maple syrup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 12 almond butter cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Base Mixture
- ¾ cup almond butter, smooth or crunchy
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ¾ cup crispy brown rice cereal, plus more to garnish
Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup (3 oz.) dark chocolate
- Optional: flaky sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with 12 muffin liners and set aside to be filled later.
- Melt Ingredients: In a microwave-safe bowl or saucepan, combine almond butter, maple syrup, coconut butter, and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring between each, until melted and smooth; or heat on medium-low on the stove, stirring frequently until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix with Cereal: Stir the crispy brown rice cereal into the smooth almond butter mixture until evenly combined.
- Fill Liners: Divide the mixture evenly between the 12 muffin liners, filling about one-third of the way full in each.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate or freeze the cups for 10-30 minutes until firm. Freezing speeds up the process if you’re in a hurry.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate in 30-second microwave increments or over a double boiler on the stove, stirring until smooth.
- Top Cups: Spoon or pour the melted chocolate over each almond butter cup. Garnish with additional brown rice cereal and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt, if desired.
- Final Chill: Return the cups to the fridge or freezer to harden the chocolate completely.
- Storage and Serving: Keep the cups stored in the refrigerator or freezer as they will soften and melt at room temperature. Enjoy chilled for the best texture!
Notes
- Use crunchy or smooth almond butter based on preference.
- Maple syrup adds natural sweetness; honey can be used as an alternative.
- Replacing coconut butter with additional coconut oil is possible but may slightly change texture.
- Dark chocolate with at least 60% cocoa content works best for balancing sweetness.
- The dessert is best kept refrigerated or frozen to maintain crispiness and structure.
- Gluten-free option as the cereal is typically rice-based and safe, but verify packaging if sensitive.
- Freezing cuts down the chilling time significantly.
- The flaky sea salt garnish enhances the chocolate flavor but can be omitted.
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