Chocolate and SunButter are combined with a crunchy twist to create these mini bites of goodness.
Several years ago, I created these Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups but today, I bring it to you, revived, refreshed and with a tasty little video to hopefully tempt you even more.
Do you know what I miss? Out of all of the foods we’ve removed from our diet, I miss Reese’s cups. Does that sound crazy? Meat–nah, dairy–not at all, eggs–sometimes, but Reese’s PB Cups– all the time. That never-ending PB + chocolate craving is why I’ve made so many allergy-friendly recipes on the blog using that combination. Some of our faves are:
- SunButter Protein Cups
- Chocolate Banana SunButter Bites
- Chocolate Sunbutter Surprise Cupcakes
- 2 Ingredient Fudge {nut-free, gluten-free + vegan}
And then there are these Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups! It’s like a party in your mouth with each bite.
Crunchy SunButter & gluten-free cookies create a delightful, melt-in-your-mouth base, topped with creamy dairy-free chocolate…YUM! This would be perfect just like this but then a sprinkling of crispy rice cereal add another layer of crunch for that Oh My Goodness, factor!!
To say we’ve been obsessed with this mini treats is an understatement…we like to eat them by the handfuls (don’t judge) and so will you!
You’ll also love that these Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups are:
- No bake
- No gluten
- No dairy
- No nuts
- No eggs
- No soy
Would you ever have thought that hearing the word “NO” would be so wonderful?
Watch how easy it is to make Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups
Easy peasy & incredibly versatile Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups
Don’t happen to have SunButter Natural Crunch? Use their Natural spread and just add in 1/8th cup of sunflower seeds or some more crispy rice cereal.
We used Enjoy Life Foods’ Sugar Crisp cookies are part of the base, but Graham Crackers also work wonderfully.
Keep this soy-free by using Earth Balance Soy Free Sticks , otherwise, use your vegan butter of choice.
Are you ready to make awesomeness happen?
Crunchy Chocolate Sunbutter Cups
The perfect combination of chocolate & SunButter with a crunchy twist in these easy, no-bake, Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups.
Ingredients
- 3/4 Cup Gluten-free Cookie Crumbs ( I used Enjoy Life Foods Sugar Crisp)
- 1/2 Cup Earth Balance Butter stick
- 3/4 Cup Crunchy SunButterΒ *
- 1/4 Cup Organic Granulated Cane Sugar
- 3/4-1 Cup Non-Dairy Chocolate Chips (Enjoy Life Foods)
- 1/4 Cup Dairy-free Milk (Flax or Coconut milk)
- 1/4 Cup GF Brown Rice Krispie Treats (Erewhon Brand)
Instructions
- Line 12 regular or 24 mini muffin tins with paper liners, set aside.
- Place cookies in a food processor and pulse until ground into fine crumbs. Measure out 3/4 C and set aside.
- Melt the butter in a small pan on medium. Stir in the Sunbutter, cookie crumbs and sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Remove mix from heat and divide evenly in the prepared tins.
- Combine the chocolate chips and milk in a medium microwave safe bowl and heat in microwave for 1 minute and then 30 second increments until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Spoon chocolate over the Sunbutter mixture.
- Top with rice crisp cereal if desired.
- Refrigerate approximately 1-2 hours to set before serving.
Notes
*If you do not have Sugar Crisp cookies, Graham crackers are a great substitution.
**If you are out of crunchy SunButter, add 1/4 cup sunflower seeds to creamy version of SunButter.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 24 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 124Total Fat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 66mgCarbohydrates: 14gFiber: 0gSugar: 10gProtein: 1g
Nutritional information is only an estimate based off of using an online calculator. Numbers will change depending on brands used.
Do share: How about you? Did you like Reeseβs Peanut Butter cups growing up? Will you be trying these homemade Crunchy Chocolate SunButter Cups soon? Say Yes! 😉
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Dianne's Vegan Kitchen says
These look amazing! They’re so perfect for the holidays – for both treat boxes and for serving at parties!
Nicole Dawson says
They would be perfect for treat boxes!
Kristina says
OOOH, you *know* how much I love the sunbutter! these look OH SO GOOD… and I think I may have all of the ingredients to make them this afternoon…
Alisa Fleming says
I live for chocolate bites like these! I love the way you incorporated such simple ingredients.
Leslie says
I love the idea of the crispy, crackly crunchies in this. Sunbutter treats are our go to for putting a stop to that creamy, crunchy, chocolaty craving.
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
I love the addition of cookie crumbs! Such a fun twist on sunbutter cups.
Jereann Zann says
Love the crunchiness to these! What a great idea to add the rice crispy cereal in addition to the crunchy sunbutter. They look delicious.
Linda from Veganosity says
Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups were one of my favorite candies too. Thank you for this great recipe, I can’t wait to try it.
Audrey Roberts says
These look wonderfully delicious! I don’t know who would love them more me or my kids.
Nicole Dawson says
Audrey, that was a toss up for me too. I let my kids eat most of them, but mostly because I knew they’d run them off more easily!
Kortney says
I can see these as such a cute addition to a dessert platter! The crunch is such a fun twist
Nicole Dawson says
Thanks Kortney! Although I love creamy chocolate, it is fun to have a little crunch to change it up.