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Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups

Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups - Fat Bombs - a tasty low carb treat full of healthy fats and protein! Made with only a few ingredients and is gluten-free, paleo, keto and vegan.

Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 117 kcal
Author Kelly

Ingredients

PECAN BUTTER LAYER:

  • 3 tablespoons creamy pecan butter or nut butter of your choice you can use homemade or your favorite brand
  • 1/2 cup coconut manna butter
  • 1/2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1/4 tsp MCT oil optional
  • 1-2 drops liquid monk fruit or 1-2 teaspoons powdered erythritol leave out all sweetener if preferred or adjust to taste
  • pinch of Himalayan pink salt optional

CHOCOLATE LAYER:

  • 2 tbs coconut manna butter
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 2 tbsp cacao powder or unsweetened cocoa powder

OPTIONAL: 1-2 drops liquid monk fruit

  • 12 pecan halves for garnish optional

Instructions

  1. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with parchment paper liners or silicone liners.

FOR THE NUT BUTTER LAYER:

  1. Heat pecan butter, coconut butter & coconut oil over a double boiler (or microwave) and stir until smooth. Remove from heat & stir in MCT oil, sweetener (if using) and salt until smooth. Adjust sweetener according to taste.
  2. Divide the nut butter mixture evenly into each muffin cup with a spoon. Tap the pan on the counter to smooth out layer. Freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.

FOR THE CHOCOLATE LAYER:

  1. Meanwhile, heat coconut butter & coconut oil over a double boiler (or microwave) and stir until smooth. Whisk in cacao powder (& sweetener if using) until smooth.
  2. Remove muffin pan from freezer and spoon chocolate layer evenly over each nut butter layer - tap pan on counter to smooth out layer. Place pecan halfs on top (if using). Freeze again for 30 minutes or until firm. Enjoy immediately or store in zip-top bags or airtight container in freezer until ready to enjoy. For a softer texture, remove from freezer and allow to sit at room temperature for 1-2 minutes.
Nutrition Facts
Chocolate Pecan Butter Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.