Thin Mint Almond Butter Cups

We first got here up with these skinny mint almond butter cups in the course of the Woman 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 components. The recipe inspiration comes from our healthy 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 approach. And- in case you like Skinny Mint Woman Scout Cookies, then these will probably 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 little thing you’ll want!

What You Want for Skinny Mint Almond Butter Cups

• Almond butter – when potential, be certain to purchase drippy almond butter. It can 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 – slightly goes a good distance.
• Maple syrup – we’re all about all-natural sweeteners and maple syrup is the proper pair on the subject of chocolate.

Can I take advantage of a distinct nut butter?

When you’re not an almond butter individual, I counsel 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’ll be able to 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 just like our freezer fudge in that they’ll soften at room temperature.

A Few Ideas

• Batter too thick: In case your batter remains to be too thick, add extra coconut oil. It ought to be the consistency of a drippy nut butter.
• Use a silicone mildew: whereas we used paper liners, silicone works wonders and is healthier for the atmosphere.
• Use a mini muffin tin: you can also make bite-sized skinny mint cups through the use of a mini muffin tin as a substitute.

Find out how to Retailer Almond Butter Cups

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