Looking to indulge in a healthy snack or dessert that combines creamy fudginess, rich peanut butter and a luscious chocolate, caramel topping? Well, today you are in luck as I am sharing this delicious healthy recipe! I first made this as one large cheesecake but I actually much prefer eating and making mini tarts.

Small petite snacks and desserts are my favourites as they can be stored easily in the freezer and I can portion control and avoid over eating a lot more (as you do!) These fudgy caramel cups are to die for. All you need is 8 ingredients and you have the best healthiest sweet treat.

Ya know, there is something about mini things that makes us feel good. Our brains love cute things rewarding us with dopamine, a chemical that makes us feel intensely happy. Mini animals, mini cars, and most importantly, mini foods. Not only are miniature eats perfectly bite-sized, but they make eating fun. And who can resist a dessert when it comes in such a cute little package? If I can, I like stocking my freezer with some of these little delights to have on hand when I have guests over or when feeling like a sweet treat.

This recipe is a ‘healthified’ take on chocolate candy bars which consists of a fudgy caramel filling with a chocolate topping. There is something so delicious in the flavour combination of peanuts, caramel, chocolate and vanilla. I also love the different textures, a smooth creamy vanilla layer topped with a caramel chocolatey ganache and some crunchy, salty peanuts. Yum!

But the trick is having the deliciousness of something really naughty and calorie dense but making it healthy and guilt-free so we can enjoy it without having to worry about that mountain of calories from the loads of unhealthy sugars and fats.

These healthy little delights are great for gifts, dessert platters, to take to a barbeque or pot luck or any time you want a piece of deliciousness. They are so pretty and are a must-make for anyone who loves the timeless combination of chocolate and peanut butter. It’s a comforting, healthy dessert and great for a treat any time!

My easily made Caramel Fudge Cups are rich, creamy, melt-in-the-mouth delicious and just a little indulgent! They are quickly and easily made with simple store-cupboard ingredients which you may already have on hand, and they are certain to satisfy even the sweetest tooth.

But c’mon – I don’t have to tell you how delicious chocolate and peanut butter is together. These types of recipe exist for a reason. They are so darn satisfying that if you keep a few of these in the freezer they will put an end to those “something sweet” cravings once and for all. Guaranteed!  😊

Salted Caramel Protein Fudge Cups

Creamy, dreamy, deliciously indulgent, protein-rich fudge cups made with no refined flours or sugars using just a handful of real food ingredients that I bet you have on hand already. Quick to make and can be ready to devour in just a matter of minutes! And, and, they also happen to be seriously good for you!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword caramel protein snack bites, clean eating dessert or snack, healthy protein caramel fudge bites, no bake caramel fudge cups, protein fudge cups no bake, salted caramel protein fudge cups

Servings 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup full fat coconut cream (or milk) from a can
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• 1/2 cup peanut (or any other nut or seed) butter
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Ganache Topping

• 3/4 cup chocolate chips
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons coconut milk

Optional Toppings

• 1/2 cup peanuts, roasted, salted, crushed
• Flaky salt

Instructions

• Line a 12-hole muffin pan with parchment paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan.

  Add coconut cream, coconut oil and nut butter to a small saucepan over a low heat until it melts, whisking continuously. Remove from the heat and mix in the almond flour, protein powder and vanilla extract. You will have the consistency of a very soft dough.

  Scoop out evenly into the 12 muffin liners and spread evenly with the back of a spoon.

Chocolate Ganache Topping

• Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.

  Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.

  Once melted, add coconut cream and stir until well combined. Top the fudge with the ganache and refrigerate for 2-3 hours until firm and set.

  If desired, sprinkle with the crushed, salted peanuts or flaky sea salt.

  Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

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