Skinny Mint Almond Butter Cups

We first got here up with these skinny mint almond butter cups in the course of the Lady Scout season of 2018. We had been trying to make a dessert that was paying homage to this well-known cookie, however that solely required a number of healthful substances. The recipe inspiration comes from our wholesome peanut butter cups, that are made with peanut butter, coconut oil, and a sweetener. These, after all, are a bit extra distinctive and remind you precisely of a Skinny Mint GS cookie!

These Skinny Mint Almond Butter Cups are my private favourite nut butter cup, ever. They’re simply so minty and chocolatey and excellent in each means. And- for those who like Skinny Mint Lady Scout Cookies, then these shall be your jam…I promise!

These infants are made with an almond butter base, sweetened with maple syrup, and flavored with mint extract. Let’s check out every part you’ll want!

What You Want for Skinny Mint Almond Butter Cups

• Almond butter – when doable, ensure to purchase drippy almond butter. It’ll make your life a lot simpler!
• Coconut oil – coconut oil assist skinny out the cups to make them simpler to pour.
• Cocoa powder – that is what makes them chocolatey!
• Mint extract – just a little goes a great distance.
• Maple syrup – we’re all about all-natural sweeteners and maple syrup is the right pair in relation to chocolate.

Can I take advantage of a special nut butter?

In the event you’re not an almond butter particular person, I recommend going cashew butter earlier than peanut butter simply because peanut butter has such a definite taste.

What if my almond butter isn’t drippy?

Your almond butter should be skinny sufficient to have the ability to combine. If it’s not, you possibly can mix it up with some coconut oil. That ought to skinny issues out.

Do I’ve to retailer these within the freezer?

Sure, you need to retailer these within the freezer. They’re much like our freezer fudge in that they’ll soften at room temperature.

A Few Ideas

• Batter too thick: In case your batter continues to be too thick, add extra coconut oil. It needs to be the consistency of a drippy nut butter.
• Use a silicone mould: whereas we used paper liners, silicone works wonders and is best for the atmosphere.
• Use a mini muffin tin: you can also make bite-sized skinny mint cups by utilizing a mini muffin tin as an alternative.

Easy methods to Retailer Almond Butter Cups

As soon as your cups have set, you possibly can switch them right into a freezer-safe gallon-size bag. Retailer them within the freezer for as much as 3 months.