Keto Chocolate Almond Butter Cups
Ingredients:
- **For the Chocolate Shell:**
- 1 cup sugar-free dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- **For the Almond Butter Filling:**
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered erythritol
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
#### Instructions:
1. **Prepare Muffin Cups:**
Line a mini-muffin tin with paper or silicone cups.
2. **Melt Chocolate:**
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the sugar-free dark chocolate and coconut oil together. Stir until smooth.
3. **Coat Muffin Cups:**
Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin cup, ensuring the bottom is covered. Use the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the cups.
4. **Chill:**
Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator to allow the chocolate to set.
5. **Prepare Almond Butter Filling:**
In a bowl, mix almond butter, softened butter, powdered erythritol, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
6. **Fill Cups:**
Spoon the almond butter mixture into each chocolate-coated cup, leaving space at the top for the chocolate layer.
7. **Top with Chocolate:**
Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the almond butter filling, ensuring it's completely covered.
8. **Chill Again:**
Place the muffin tin back in the refrigerator and let the almond butter cups set for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
9. **Enjoy:**
Once set, peel off the paper or silicone cups, and indulge in these delicious Keto Chocolate Almond Butter Cups!
These sweet treats are not only keto-friendly but also a decadent way to satisfy your sweet cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle.