Description
Delicious and healthy vegan Paleo Twix cookie cups made with a nutty cookie base, creamy caramel filling, and a rich chocolate topping. These bite-sized treats are perfect for a guilt-free snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Cookie Base
- ½ cup raw almonds
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 5 Medjool Dates, pitted
- ⅛ tsp salt
Caramel Filling
- 3 Tbsp sunflower seed butter (unsweetened)
- 3 Tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- ¼ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tbsp sunflower seed butter
Instructions
- Make the Cookie Cup Dough: Combine all base ingredients in your food processor. Blend until the mixture starts to clump, which might take some time. When ready, the dough should be easy to press together and hold its shape.
- Shape the Cookie Cups: Scoop one tablespoon of the dough and place it into the slots of a mini silicone muffin pan. Use your fingers to shape the dough into a cup shape.
- Make the Caramel: Combine all caramel ingredients in a bowl and whisk until smooth and creamy.
- Fill the Cookie Cups with Caramel: Fill each cookie cup with about 1 teaspoon of the caramel mixture.
- Top with Chocolate: Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave at 20-30 second intervals, stirring between each interval. Once melted, mix in the tablespoon of sunflower seed butter. Pour this chocolate mixture on top of each cookie cup so it is flush with the top of the cookie base.
- Chill to Set: Place the cookie cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to allow them to set properly before serving.
Notes
- Use a mini silicone muffin pan for easy removal of the cookie cups without breaking.
- Make sure dates are soft for easier blending; soak in warm water for 10 minutes if needed.
- For a nut-free option, substitute almonds with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
- Store the cookie cups in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- To make chocolate topping dairy-free, use dark chocolate chips that are vegan-friendly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini Twix cup
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 25 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
