I’m not going totally alternate I promise you, but I have been rather taken by raw sweets lately. I can’t seem to get enough. Come to think of it, it’s probably because the logistics of putting something in the oven and getting the timing right so I’m not feeding/playing/changing when it’s due to come out is still a little bit tricky.
At least with raw treats, if I have to stop mid-way, I can come back to them and not have killed the whole recipe.
Seeing as I’m no longer pregnant, I also thought I should try to limit my sweet intake. Not that I was over-indulging while I was pregnant, but you know me – serious sweet tooth. My sister put me on to an app a couple of weeks ago that has a collection of easy, raw recipes. I’ll emphasise easy. I’m still my usual self, not liking recipes with too many steps or ingredients.
The app is called Whole Pantry if you’re interested.
Anyway back to the raw peanut butter chocolate cups. They are rich, seriously rich, smooth and have a hidden peanut butter surprise in the middle. They’re not meant to have the maple syrup leaking out the side. That would be due to my lack of reading the step that said ‘whisk’ the ingredients together until smooth. Oops. I have to admit though, I kind of liked the oozing maple syrup.
Not only do they taste delicious and make a seriously good after dinner treat with a cup of tea, they’re really good for you. The raw cacao is packed with antioxidants (more than red wine apparently) and the coconut oil does so many things I can’t name them but it can balance appetite, support immunity and boost metabolism.
If you’ve never made raw chocolate before you have to give it a go. These were my first attempt and they are so easy I’ve made three batches since. You literally just whisk everything together and refrigerate. If you want to stuff them then there’s an extra step to set the bottom first but it takes no time at all. Now I’m dreaming up other fillings – I think hazelnut would be pretty tasty. Enjoy!
What about you? What would you fill them with?
Raw peanut butter chocolate cups
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I’ve made these a couple of times now and they taste AWESOME! The second time I made them with crunchy peanut butter and I think they’re even better that way. Thanks for the easy and delicious recipe. :)
Yum! Yep I love crunchy too!
Claire – these look amazing! I am definitely making some of these asap! :)
Zoe B
I love making raw chocolate – and pairing it with peanut butter? Perfection!
Good isn’t it?!
These look brilliant! Just like the real deal – not that they aren’t real but you know what I mean! :D
I do!
I’ve never made raw chocolate Claire but these look just amazing. I can see how they’d be quite addictive.
So addictive Chris especially when I tell myself it’s ok cause they’re healthy!
They look delicious, Claire! And just like the Reeses version! (Bet they taste massively better though!)
Don’t they? Yep better taste and better for you!
I love peanut butter cups but I’ve never had any like this. They do sound good!
You’ll love them Maureen!
These look amazing, Claire, and it’s hard to believe they’re raw. And so few ingredients! It is very handy to have a few recipes up your sleeve that don’t require baking xx
It is indeed Charlie. Also love that I can whip these up while dinner is in the oven and they’re ready for dessert.
Great recipe Claire – I made them with kiddies this afternoon. Thumbs up from all!
Yay! Glad you all liked them Marnie x