Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

I told you I was in the mood for comfort food, right?

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Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

This recipe took a total of 20 minutes to make- including clean up! They require no baking as well. What could be easier than that!?

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup vegan butter or margarine
  • 3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter (preferably unsalted)
  • 3/4 cup vegan graham cracker crumbs or 10 graham cracker squares
  • 1/4 cup Turbinado sugar (brown sugar probably works too)
  • 1 cup grain-sweetened, nondairy chocolate or carob chips (I used vegan dark chips)
  • 1/4 cup almond milk
  • 2 T chopped peanuts, for garnish (optional)
  • 1 T chia seeds, for garnish (optional)
  • 1-2 T ground almonds, for garnish (optional)
  • Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or reusable liners

Directions: Melt the vegan margarine/butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in the peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar and mix well. Remove the mixture from the heat. Evenly divide the mixture, approximately 2 tablespoons per cup, among the muffin cups. Combine the chocolate and milk in another pan. Stir over medium heat until the chocolate has melted. Spoon the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter mixture. Top with chopped nuts and chia seeds. Place in the freezer for 60-75 minutes until firm.

[Recipe adapted from The Kind Diet]

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I used both reusable and paper liners and I was delighted that both kinds worked fabulously and did not stick. They were easy as pie to peel off.

Of course I had to sprinkle them with chia seeds!

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These are quite possibly the most dangerous vegan dessert I have ever made.

Definitely not your everyday indulgence (I imagine they are very high in calories!), but man are they awesome!!!!

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These would be a huge hit at a party and would go like hot cakes. Mmmmmmmm.

Next time I would make these using a mini muffin tin as they are very rich!

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My life as a vegan would now be complete if only there was a decent vegan cheese!

Glo Bakery News

Glo Bakery is kicking off the New Year with a brand spankin’ new Variety Pack.

The Healthy Resolution Fit Packs will be going on sale tomorrow morning (New Years Eve) including the reveal of Glo Bakery’s newest Glo Bar called CRAVE. Stay tuned for the details!

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY DAD!!!! :D

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Enjoy your hump day!

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{ 65 comments… read them below or add one }

Ashley December 30, 2009

Oh my. I am so making these on Friday!

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Lu December 30, 2009

Wow. No, really. That’s all I can say. Wow! Those look great.

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Cindy December 30, 2009

OH GOODNESS….those would not last a few minutes in our home! I might save this recipe for a birthday soon…That would be a great “instead of cake” treat! or a great gift too.

I am off to make your gluten free crackers this weekend.

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MarathonVal December 30, 2009

Those look sooooo good Angela!

Also, don’t dismay, there is good vegan cheese! I have a couple good recipes I made on my blog…. my fave is my nacho cheese recipe which is basically a cheddar taste and can be modified to make a dip, pasta sauce, etc.

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Noelle (Opera Singer in the Kitchen) December 30, 2009

These ARE good right? I made these a couple of weeks ago too. So delicious, but I can;t find myself eating a whole cup they taste that rich!

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Angela (Oh She Glows) December 30, 2009

Next time I would use mini cups…I agree very rich!

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Jessica @ How Sweet It Is December 30, 2009

Holy yum! I made Averie’s a while ago and they were amazing. Can’t wait to try these ones!

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Caitlin December 30, 2009

those look so good!

I was wondering if Alicia’s book was any good! I might have to pick it up and browse through it!

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Sana December 30, 2009

WOW! That looks amazing :)

Happy B-day to your dad!

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Nikki T December 30, 2009

Wow! THose look amazing!
I will totally make these for my vegan sister on the next ocassion where a yummy dessert is required!

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M December 30, 2009

This is totally random, but has anyone ever told you that you look like Amy Adams (from the movie Julie and Julia)? I think she could be your red-headed sister! :-)

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Angela (Oh She Glows) December 30, 2009

Yes someone has said that on the blog before actually!

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Jess December 30, 2009

Oh YUM! Cannot wait for the Healthy Resolution fit pack! You KNOW I’ll be getting some:)

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*Andrea* December 30, 2009

those look amazingggg!!!! reeses peanut butter cups used to be a childhood favorite candy of mine so i’m sure i’d LOVE this recipe :) happy bday to your daddy!

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Molly @thevegandorm December 30, 2009

Vegan peanut butter cups are all around the blog world! I made Averie’s vegan chocolate peanut butter cups and they were incredible – looked and tasted better than Reese’s!

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Penny December 30, 2009

Holy cow!! I must make them!

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Estela @ Weekly Bite December 30, 2009

These looks insanely sinful! Love them!

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heather dawn December 30, 2009

Did you get this recipe from The Kind Life? I have made these a few times and they are a huge hit!

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Angela (Oh She Glows) December 30, 2009

Yup I linked to it in the post! :)

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Heather Dawn December 30, 2009

Sorry, I just noticed that! :)

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heather dawn December 30, 2009

I forgot to add, I used your carob chip recipe for the chocolate :) because vegan choc chips are so expensive!

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Angela (Oh She Glows) December 30, 2009

i forgot about those…good call!

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Lauren @ Eater not a runner December 30, 2009

Those look SOOO good! I don’t know how you can resist from eating them all!

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Danielle (Coffee Run) December 30, 2009

You had me at the title :D PB + chocolate + graham crackers would def be my “last meal”

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Jenny December 30, 2009

wow those looks amazing! I’m excited to try the new Glo Bars as well :)

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Maya December 30, 2009

Bookmarking this for when the pb+chocolate candy craving hits! Thanks Angela!

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Liz December 30, 2009

oh, mean.

that’s the first thing I thought bc they look so damn good! I’m definitely making these sometime soon :)

do the silicone cupcake liners ever make the food taste…siliconey?

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Paige @ Running Around Normal December 30, 2009

Wow those look delicous!! I can’t wait to try them out.

Love Alicia Silverstone, btw. I really want her book!

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Ameena December 30, 2009

Wow, these look so good! You should sell these on your site too!

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Claudia December 30, 2009

wow that looks so yummy! I will have to make these very soon.

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Leah December 30, 2009

YUM!! Peanut butter cups are pretty much my favorite thing EVER! These look delicious.

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Jil December 30, 2009

oooooh my god. these look amazing. i will have to make these soo soon…because i’m sure my brain will not let me forget those amazing pics!

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Bridget December 30, 2009

WOW WOW WOW!!! Excuse me while I clean up my drool lol! Those peanut butter cups look so delicious! :) You never cease to amaze me with your recipes Ange.

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Jessica @ Dairy Free Betty December 30, 2009

Those look soooo yummy!! :) I made my peanut butter cups in the mini’s and it worked out great! Perfect for 1 bite pb cups!! :)

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Mo December 30, 2009

“My life as a vegan would now be complete if only there was a decent vegan cheese!”

AMEN to that!!!

Thanks for this recipe, I want to make them for my husband who lives for PB cups!

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Cath December 30, 2009

Hi Angela

Those cakes look gorgeous!

Sorry if this hi-jacks the idea of leaving a comment, but I have followed your blog for while but never left a comment. I wish you shipped globars to the UK!

One time, I read about the books you’d read that changed your life – or at least your eating habits (although maybe it’s the same thing). Could you point me in the right direction please to find their names – as I can’t find them now!

Thank you.
Cath x

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Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg December 30, 2009

Oh my gawsh, these look awesome! Beautiful pictures as well!

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liane December 30, 2009

um, yah… I just made a list of items I require from the grocery store to make these. I will be making these tonight.
Now, wiping up the drool off my keyboard!

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Jocelyn December 30, 2009

mmmm they look divine Angela! I really want to check out the Kind Diet book!!

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rungirlrunn December 30, 2009

Those are going on my “to make” list right NOW!!!

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Rebekah December 30, 2009

Mmmmmm. . . I believe I will try these tomorrow!

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Kelly December 30, 2009

Wow, those look amazing. Definitely comfort food!

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Kristin (whimsyville) December 30, 2009

These look WAY too delicious!!!

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Katie December 30, 2009

I’m drooling over those! My mom makes them every year, but with milk chocolate, so I can’t eat them!

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Radha December 30, 2009

I’m going to Glo Bakery tomorrow!
These look wonderful!

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Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run December 30, 2009

I can’t wait to learn more about the new bar, CRAVE!

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misti December 30, 2009

If I didn’t have all of the ‘bad’ yummy food in the house at the moment I’d totally make those. I saw them in her book as well and was tempted to make them. Maybe in a few months when I get rid of everything else!

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Maggie December 30, 2009

These sound amazing! I might have to try them.

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Meredith (Pursuing Balance) December 30, 2009

These look heavenly!

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michelle December 30, 2009

Can almond milk be substitued with soy milk? I have an almond allergy.

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Meg's Gut December 30, 2009

These look so good! I wish I could eat chocolate.

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Alex December 31, 2009

um… who just licked my computer screen?
day-um, girl… delish!

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Dominic December 31, 2009

THOSE LOOK SO GOOD. Jeez, Louise.

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Danielle December 31, 2009

Oh my gosh, these sound/look beyond amazing! I will make them as soon as I possibly can… and then try not to eat the whole batch ;) hope you got a chance to take a look at my top ten in 2010 bit.ly/6hTgOC this is bonus #11, haha!

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erica December 31, 2009

that looks absolutely amazing!! i love peanut butter cups!

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::christine:: December 31, 2009

God Bless You for this comfort food recipe. I know what I’m making over the weekend :)

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Nicole (the other one) December 31, 2009

So this might be a stupid question, but what’s wrong with a little cheese? I mean I get the ethical issues associated with veganism. But I personally have several farms nearby and they have happy little goats and happy little cows that frolick in the field all day. They are milked by hand. So if you really like cheese, and the animal is treated well…what’s so bad about a little cheese? I know some people feel cow’s milk is meant for baby cows only and that it’s unnatural for humans to drink it? Is that it? Just wondering…

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Lindsay December 31, 2009

Oh my gosh… these look incredible!!! I can’t wait to make them :) Thanks for all of your great recipes

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kellsey ruppel December 31, 2009

These look to die for! Watch out Reese’s hahaha!!!

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Amanda L December 31, 2009

These look great. I never thought about making peanut butter cups and only covering the tops, normally I coat the entire cup, but these seem much better!

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Michal January 3, 2010

yum yum! those peanut butter cups look really good :)

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Jolene January 6, 2010

Ooooooh – a new variety pack!!!! Exciting news!!!!

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Wende Weitz February 2, 2010

Saw the recipe on the view, so glad a found your site with the ingredients! But why or why did Alicia say it was gluten free? Graham crackers are NOT gluten free! Any solution? I need a gluten free recipe and really want to make these lucious looking cups. Thanks!

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Sara February 7, 2010

Wow, I made the chocolate peanut butter cups and they were a HUGE hit in the house….wait, hubby never even got one, oops! But I do have 3 kids to justify that! lol Love your site!

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Deirdre August 26, 2010

Dear OSG Peanut Butter Cup Recipe:

I am in LOVE with you! :) In need of some comfort, you made my day. I’d love to make this at my next dinner party as a dessert!

Thanks for all the inspiration Angela! Been reading your blog for months, but have yet to comment. You inspire me to get my bootie into the kitchen and get cookin’! Seriously! You have no idea how much our nightly meals have been *OSG-inspired.* We (me and the hubs) are certainly reaping the benefits.

Thank you!

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