Name: Chocolate-Almond Butter Cups
Yield: Makes 24 cups
Ingredients: 1/2 cup smooth almond butter; 1 tablespoon pure maple syrup; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; 1 tablespoon coconut flour; 2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips (or chopped bittersweet chocolate); 1 1/2 tablespoons coconut oil; Flaky sea salt, such as Maldon, for garnish

Replicas of mini peanut butter cups wrapped in mini muffin paper scattered on marble surface.

Photo by Evi Abeler

Almond butter is a staple in my pantry and in my diet. It's high in protein, easy to tote around, and so, so good. Here, it serves as the primary ingredient in a perfect little bite-size dessert.

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