Description
These Matcha Coconut Almond Butter Cups are a delightful fusion of flavors, combining the earthy notes of matcha green tea with rich almond butter and coconut, all encased in a white chocolate shell. These no-bake treats are perfect for a healthy dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Matcha Chocolate:
- 1 cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, divided
For the Almond Butter Filling:
- 1/2 cup almond butter
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Line a 12-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners.
- Make the Matcha Chocolate: Melt white chocolate with 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Whisk in matcha powder until blended.
- Prepare the Almond Butter Filling: In a bowl, mix almond butter, coconut, maple syrup, vanilla, sea salt, and 1 tablespoon coconut oil until creamy.
- Assemble the Cups: Spoon matcha chocolate into each muffin liner, freeze briefly, add almond butter mixture, top with more matcha chocolate, and freeze until firm.
- Chill and Serve: Store in the refrigerator until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
- Almond butter can be substituted with peanut or cashew butter.
- For a decorative finish, sprinkle extra coconut or a dusting of matcha powder on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
