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Caramel Cups

A great healthy snack which my kids swear taste like a twix…. what’s not to love!!
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
CourseDessert, Healthy Snack
CuisineAmerican
KeywordChocolate, Cups, Healthy Snack, No-bake
Servings 12 Cups
Calories 254kcal
Author: Marc Pugh

Ingredients
 

Base

  • 200 g Oats
  • 80 g Maple Syrup
  • 130 g Peanut Butter (runny)

Middle Layer

  • 200 g Fresh medjool dates (pitted)
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 1 splash Water (plus more for consistency)

Top Layer

  • 120 g Good quality dark chocolate (70% or above)

Instructions
 

For the base layer

  • Add the oats, peanut butter and maple syrup to a large bowl and stir well until combined. You should have a nice firm mixture.
  • Evenly distribute the mixture between 12 muffin holes (I would recommend a silicone muffin tray as these work the best)
  • Press down well using the tips of your fingers.
  • Place in the freezer for 30 minutes.

For the middle layer

  • Whilst the base is in the freezer, add the dates and a pinch of salt to a food processor. Blitz for 30 seconds.
  • Add a splash of hot water and blitz again until you have a smooth thick caramel paste. You will need to scrape down the sides with a spatula a few times. (you may need to add a little more water for consistency but make sure the caramel layer stays quite thick).
  • Pull the base layer out of the freezer and top with the caramel layer.
  • Place back in the freezer for 30 minutes.

For the top layer

  • Add the dark chocolate to a microwaveable bowl and melt in the microwave (30 second intervals stirring in between each one until fully melted)
  • Spoon over the melted dark chocolate before placing in the fridge for 20 minutes.
  • After the 20 minutes, remove the caramel cups from the muffin tray and store in a airtight container for up to 1 week in the fridge… although they won’t last long 😉

Nutrition

Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 0.3mg | Sodium: 53mg | Potassium: 312mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 29IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg
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