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(Last Updated On: October 25, 2022)

Easy Vegan Homemade Reese’s

Reese’s, my childhood favorite, are such a simple and treasured treat.

 

It’s just peanut butter stuffed inside chocolate, and that’s all it needs to be. For this recipe, I switched things up a little with almond butter, while also making them a bit healthier!

 

I love experimenting by adding different flavors or sweeteners, and have found that the simpler, the better.

 

You’re going to love making this chocolate snack!

Dairy Free Almond and Peanut Butter Cups

While traditional Reese’s aren’t vegan, I was delighted to find out the dark chocolate Justin’s brand is (just a heads up!).

 

But, if you want to save some money and have a little fun in the kitchen, it’s always better to make them yourself!

 

Nothing beats the taste of a homemade almond butter cup.

Refined Sugar and Oil Free

There’s no need for processed sugar or added oils for these chocolates. Just a tad of maple syrup and vanilla extract gave them that something extra, without complicating things.

 

I’ve also experimented with coconut flour, which gave the nutty filling a more Reese’s-like-texture, but there’s no need to add it unless you want to try it out!

 

All these treats need is: almond butter, vegan chocolate, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt!

 

I made some of mine with almond butter, and a couple with peanut butter!

Making Almond Butter Cups

To make these cups, start by melting your chocolate. This can be done in the microwave for 1 minute (stirring every 10 seconds), or bringing a pot with 1 inch of water to a boil, placing a large bowl on top (make sure it doesn’t touch the water!), and letting the steam slowly warm it as you stir.

 

Scoop 1 tablespoon of your melted chocolate into your cupcake liners, and swirl it around the sides up to about 1 centimeter.

 

Place these in the freezer to set while stirring the almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt together. It should thicken up nicely, so you’ll be able to grab tablespoon amounts of the mixture, squish it into flat circles, and place inside your chocolate molds.

 

If it gets a little sticky, wet your hands with some water.

 

Cover with remaining chocolate, and allow to set for at least an hour or 2 before unwrapping.

 

Keep them covered in the fridge for up to a week!

These almond butter cups are:

• Sweet
• Chocolaty
• Simple
• Refined Sugar Free
• Oil Free
• Dairy Free
• Vegan
• Delicious
• Decadent 

These are also great to make with kids, enjoy! 🙂 

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