If you like peanut butter and banana sandwiches, you are definitely going to like this treat! I typically opt for almond butter or some other nut butter over peanut butter in my diet. This could easily be made with any other nut butter but I felt peanut butter is what goes best with bananas. Didn't Elvis make that sandwich famous?
I've decided that you just can't go wrong with peanut butter mixed with just about anything!!! This is such an easy grain free treat that has some protein to keep blood sugar levels from going crazy. This is a much better choice than any other peanut butter cups you can buy!
Recipe: Peanut Butter Banana CupsIngredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 3/4 cup unsweetened peanut butter (I prefer the fresh grind)
- Between 1/8 and 1/4 cup honey or Swerve for no sugar option
- 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 tsp coconut oil, melted (refined for no taste, virgin for coconut taste)
- 1/4 plus 1/8 tsp sea salt (omit if using jarred peanut butter with added salt)
Instructions
- Cut the banana into slices between 1/4 and 1/2 inch thick
- Mix all the remaining ingredients in a bowl
- Place a bit of peanut butter to cover the bottom of each hole in a mini muffin tray*
- Place a banana slice into each hole on top of the peanut butter
- With a spoon, scoop the peanut butter onto each banana slice and cover completely
- Place in the freezer to set
- Store in the frig or freezer
Quick notes*I prefer using a silicone mini muffin tray. It's easier to bend and get the cups out. I also use these for molding chocolates and baking muffins. It's worth the tiny investment!
Makes about 12 cups
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