Almond Cacao Butter Cups

Here is a high-energy, small but mighty, snack that comes in a little package. The base of these (primarily raw) cups is cocoa butter, which has its own long list of benefits. It contains a high-concentration of plant-based polyphenols, a powerful family of antioxidants known to fight disease, protect against aging, and boost immunity. By combining cocoa butter with collagen peptides, you get more bang for your nutritional buck.

Almond Cacao Butter Cups

Makes approximately 6 to 8 cups

Ingredients

• ½ cup cocoa butter
• ½ cup coconut butter, softened
• 2 tablespoons almond butter
• 3 tablespoons collagen peptides
• 1 tablespoon coconut nectar or maple syrup

Method

1. Fill a medium saucepan ¾ of the way with water. Bring to a boil. Prepare a double boiler by placing a medium Pyrex bowl over the saucepan. Add cocoa butter and coconut butter to the bowl until the ingredients start to melt. Add almond butter and stir until combined and everything is melted together. Remove from heat. Allow to cool about 5 minutes.
2. Meanwhile, line a muffin tin with liners. Add collagen peptides and liquid sweetener to the bowl and whisk until blended. Pour mixture into liners about halfway. Transfer muffin tin to the freezer to set. Store in the freezer.

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