Consider this my gift to you, a little cup of sunshine or in the spirit of St Patricks Day your pot (or cup?!) of gold at the end of the rainbow!
Decadent rich, deliciously indulgent, cool crisp dark chocolate cups encasing a subtly sweet, luscious, creamy, perfectly spiced, protein packed salted caramel cashew butter filling that literally oozes with awesomeness when you bite on in.
Fun fact that no one asked for but ima tell you anyway . . . something you will almost always find in my fridge or freezer, a sneaky stash of healthy homemade nut butter cups . . .
They’re just so easy to throw together, the flavors and variations you can make are virtually endless – they’re the perfect, pre-portioned, grab-and-go treat!
I can’t think of a better way to (start) end (or fill) the day then cozied on the couch with a couple of these bad boys . . .
And that my friend is exactly where you’ll find me, most nights at 8pm . . . binge-watching Netflix (although TBH I’m currently obsessed with “Hart of Dixie” On Stan ) . . . livin’ my best life!
It’s quite possibly my fave time of day! Well, maybe tied with that first, soul soothing sip of coffee in the morning. I mean come on, is there there anything more satisfying?! Answer = no.
Anyway, enough of me talking about the exciting life I lead and on with the recipe . . .
It’s everything I love in life all served up in one tasty little treat!
Chocolate = Happiness
Turmeric = fixes everything!
Cinnamon and ginger soothe my soul
Nut butter is the glue that holds my body together!
Coffee gives me life!
Salted caramel, well that’s just yum!
Gluten free – Dairy free – Grain Free – Sugar free – Low Carb – Paleo – Keto – Vegan.
3 main ingredients (+ a handful of spices) and 15 minutes is all you need.
Life as you know it will be changed forever!
From my heart to yours, enjoy xo
Dark Chocolate Golden Spiced Cashew Butter Cups
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Persons: 12-14
- Difficulty: Easy
- Ingredients
- For the salted caramel cashew butter filling –
- 1/2 C cashew butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp turmeric tonic
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground ginger
- A few drops of caramel stevia (or extract/flavoring) – you “can” just omit – they won’t be salted caramel anymore but they’re incredibly still dreamy!
- Optional add-in;
- 1-2 Tbsp of collagen – extra protein and also great for hair, skin, nails and gut healing goodness.
- For the chocolate cups –
- 1/2 cup of good quality dark chocolate
- 1/2-1 teaspoon of instant espresso – I use 1 pack of before you speak coffees decaf mocha ! Technically opt but SO GOOD! Not only in taste but it’s boosted w/ magnesium, zinc, ashwagandha, camu camu & valerian root so it helps calm body, mind & promotes more restful sleep! “Can” omit it truly makes them extra magical. EMS10 = 10 % off if you want to try. I guarantee it will change your life!
- Instructions
- Mix up your cashew butter filling, I like to do this in my food processor. I find the texture is much smoother and creamier this way but, you can just mix in a bowl by hand.
*Note if mixing by hand you may need to add a splash of milk/water or coconut oil to help it come together. - Melt chocolate by your preferred method.
- Use a teaspoon to drizzle some melted chocolate into a chocolate mold (or can use mini paper or silicone cupcake/muffin cases if you prefer) and spread to coat evenly. Don’t use all your chocolate, remember you want to save about 1/4 of it to spread on top once our chocolate cups are filled.
- Place your chocolate cups in the fridge or freezer for 5 mins to set.
- Remove your chocolate cups from the fridge or freezer, fill each chocolate cup with a spoonful of your creamy, dreamy, golden spiced cashew butter, then use the back of your spoon carefully smooth out the top and firmly but gently press the filling down into the chocolate cups.
- Once all your cups are filled, top with a little extra chocolate, smooth it all the way to the edges to the filling is completely covered then sprinkle with salt and place them back into the fridge (or freezer) for 5 minutes to set.
- Enjoy xo
These delicious little cups will keep well in the fridge for several weeks but can also be stored in the freezer for 3-6 months!
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Question of the day –
What’s your favorite flavor nut butter?
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