Keto Almond Butter Cups with Dark Chocolate
Decadent, no-bake bites made with almond butter, dark chocolate, and a hint of sea salt for a satisfying keto dessert. This American-inspired recipe (keto), ready in about 15 minutes, layers almond butter, dark chocolate chips, unsalted butter into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 210 calories and feeds 2, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp almond butter
- 2 oz dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp unsalted butter
- pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Melt 2 oz dark chocolate chips with 1/2 tsp unsalted butter in a microwave-safe bowl for 60 seconds, stirring halfway through until smooth.
- Step 2: Pour melted chocolate into 2 silicone muffin cups, coating the bottom and sides (about 1 tsp per cup).
- Step 3: Chill in the freezer for 5 minutes until chocolate is set.
- Step 4: While chocolate sets, mix 3 tbsp almond butter with a pinch of sea salt until smooth.
- Step 5: Spoon 1 tsp almond butter mixture into each chocolate-lined cup.
- Step 6: Drizzle remaining melted chocolate over the top and chill for 15 minutes until fully set.





