Raw Chocolate-Almond Butter Cups

Ingredients

1 cup raw almonds, ground


2 Tbsp raw almond butter


2 Tbsp coconut oil


3 Tbsp quinoa flakes, ground


2 Tbsp raw honey


1 tsp vanilla extract


1 tsp fine Himalayan salt


1 cup raw cacao powder


½ cup coconut oil, melted


½ tsp vanilla extract


1 tsp fine Himalayan salt

Directions

1. Whisk cacao powder into coconut oil in double boiler until smooth.

2. Turn off heat and add salt and vanilla extract. Set aside in bowl.

3. Grind almonds and quinoa flakes in food processor and add to bowl.

4. Add coconut oil, raw honey, vanilla extract, and salt.

5. Combine well with spoon until thick paste forms.

6. Line small muffin tray with paper cups.

7. Drizzle one tablespoon chocolate into the bottom of each liner then freeze for 15 minutes or until firm.

8. Remove from freezer and top with one teaspoon almond mixture then another tablespoon of chocolate.

9. Return to freezer after 20–30 minutes or until mixture is firm.

10. Serve immediately or store in refrigerator.

Recipe Credit: The Integrative Nutrition Cookbook, 2016