Chocolate Tahini Cups
This recipe is the perfect solution for anyone who wants peanut butter cups but needs a nut-free option. Plus, it can easily be made gluten-free and vegan, so it works for a variety of dietary needs. The tahini adds a bitter and earthy taste that perfectly balances the sweetness of chocolate.
Servings: 9
Calories: 312kcal
Ingredients
Bottom Layer
- 150 mls smooth tahini ½ cup
- 150 mls maple syrup or honey ½ cup
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- 200 g oat flour
Top Layer
- 90 g chocolate chips optional, add a handful of chocolate chips into the bottom layer too
- ½ teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Bottom Later: Combine the tahini, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a bowl and mix well until lump-free and well combined.
- Stir in the oat flour and mix again. Optional: stir through a handful of chocolate chips.
- Place the mixture into cupcake liners in a muffin tray or a lightly greased silicone muffin tray and press down firmly. This recipe should make 6-9 bites depending on how deep you wish to fill them.
- Top Layer: Melt the chocolate with the coconut oil in the microwave in 20-second increments.
- Pour the layer of chocolate over the tahini bites and make sure the cup is covered completely.
- Optional: Drizzle some tahini through the chocolate layer.
- Place back in the fridge to set for 60 minutes before enjoying.
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Notes
I’ve included an estimated nutrition breakdown for this recipe below. Remember, though, that a recipe is much more than its nutritional content, and these numbers shouldn't solely dictate your food choices.
The owner of this website is not liable for this estimation.
For more nutrition information and tips, visit www.marialuceydietitian.com. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do! 😊
Nutrition
Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 2mg
