This past weekend I took to my Facebook page to ask what your favorite Halloween candy is. Not just because I couldn’t stop thinking about candy, but because I wanted to do a Healthy Halloween recipe for you guys! Winning by a landslide was your favorite chocolate pb treat, Reese’s!
Today I have vegan-ified those little chocolate cups of heaven and traded in the peanut butter for nutritious MaraNatha Maple Almond Butter!
Warning: This product is highly addictive! I literally ate spoonfuls of this straight out of the jar! As a product that is completely raw with no preservatives, no additives, and no artificial flavors or colors I have to give this 5 stars. It’s smooth yet still has that authentic gritty almond texture mixed in and spreads nicely. The taste is absolutely on par. You get a hint of the maple without it being too overpowering or too sweet. The “no stir” addition makes it soooo easy to use, especially when you keep it in the refrigerator. No more chunks of hardened almond butter stuck in the bottom of the jar!
Here is why my Reese’s Redo is a part of Healthy Halloween!
Learn why this sweet treat isn’t just delicious, but nutritious too:
5 Fast Facts About Almonds:
- contains calcium, zinc, magnesium, and iron
- packed with protein
- loaded with fiber
- contains many important B-complex groups of vitamins
- filled with heart-healthy monounsaturated fat
5 Fast Facts About Coconut Oil:
- super high in lauric acid
- rich in antioxidants
- contains natural microbial and anti-bacterial agents
- improves metabolism
- can help improve cholesterol
5 Fast Facts About Maple Syrup:
- contains manganese and zinc
- high levels of antioxidants
- helps with inflammation
- 1/4 cup contains more calcium as the same amount of milk
- 1/4 cup contains more potassium than a banana
5 Fast Facts About Raw Cacao Powder:
- contains over 300 compounds including protein, copper, calcium, magnesium, zinc and iron
- super high in anti-oxidants
- contains 4 different neuro-transmitters that act as anti-depressants
- contains essential fatty acids
- can help to lower blood pressure
Make sure to read all the way through the post for your chance to win some MaraNatha goodies to make your own Vegan Reese’s Almond Butter Cups!
mix the chocolate
pour evenly
freeze for 15 minutes
drop 1/2 Tbsp of MaraNatha Raw No Stir Maple Almond Butter in each chocolate cup
cover and fill to the rim with remaining chocolate
freeze for 15 minues
enjoy!
Vegan Almond Butter Cups
Makes 12
1/2 cup Maranatha Coconut Butter
1/2 cup raw cacao powder
2 Tbsp grade b pure maple syrup
3 oz of Maranatha Raw No Stir Maple Almond Butter
12 mini cupcake liners
Line a mini cupcake tin with mini cupcake liners. Melt coconut butter/oil and combine with the raw cacao, and maple syrup in a medium size bowl and stir until well combined. Divide the chocolate liquid in half and reserve one half for the “top layer” of the almond butter cups. Pour the chocolate evenly in each liner and freeze for at least 15 minutes or until hardened. Remove the tin from the freezer. Drop 1/2 tablespoon of Maranatha Maple Almond Butter at a time on top of each frozen/hardened chocolate cup. After almond butter has been dropped into each cup, pour the remaining half of the chocolate until filled to the top and almond butter is covered. Carefully place them into the freezer (to expedite the process) for at least 15 minutes or until hardened. Keep almond butter cups in the refrigerator until served because they will melt and lose their shape at room temperature if the coconut butter/oil begins to melt.
It’s your chance to win some goodies from MaraNatha!
One lucky RFFMBT reader will win 1 jar of MaraNatha Coconut Butter, 1 jar of MaraNatha No Stir Raw Maple Almond Butter, 1 jar of MaraNatha No Stir Coconut Almond Butter (brand spanking new product!)!
For your chance to win:
1. Comment on this post telling me your favorite way to eat almond/nut butter.
2. Instagram a photo of how you enjoy almond or nut butter with the handles @RabbitFoodForMyBunnyTeeth @MaraNatha and hashtag #RFFMBTmaranatha
– Leave a separate comment with the URL to your Instagram photo.
This means you can earn up to two entries!
Giveaway ends on Thursday, October 24th at 11:59pm PST.
Winner will be announced on Friday, October 25th! Must use a valid email address when entering. Open to U.S. residents only.
Lily
October 22, 2013 at 3:46 pm (11 years ago)Favorite way to enjoy almond butter is straight from the jar. I use a measuring spoon to control myself. One tablespoon eaten like a lollipop…heaven.
Becki @ Bites 'n Brews
October 22, 2013 at 3:49 pm (11 years ago)I’ve always loved the childhood way – smeared on celery.
Lauren
October 22, 2013 at 3:51 pm (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is to slather it on a rice cake and top it with bananas and honey. It is soo delicious! After trying almond butter, I can’t go back to peanut butter!
Amanda W.
October 22, 2013 at 3:51 pm (11 years ago)ooh I love almond butter! I can eat it straight out of the jar, or in a smoothie. Both delicious. Thanks Catherine for this giveaway!
Liz
October 22, 2013 at 3:59 pm (11 years ago)If I’m honest, my favorite way to eat almond butter is with a spoon. But if I’m being responsible, I’ll put it in a smoothie or have it on toast with a banana before my run.
Jennifer Lyle
October 22, 2013 at 4:00 pm (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is straight out of the jar! But, I definitely like the crunchy better 🙂
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
October 22, 2013 at 4:04 pm (11 years ago)Favorite way to eat almond butter is with an apple!
Caitlin
October 22, 2013 at 4:08 pm (11 years ago)I like to add almond butter to smoothies for a yummy serving of plant based fat. 🙂 Yum!
Tracy
October 22, 2013 at 4:08 pm (11 years ago)I love eating almond butter (or peanut butter!) straight up on a spoon! Or I’ll have it on a banana, to feel better about eating it so quickly. 😉
Cathy
October 22, 2013 at 4:14 pm (11 years ago)I love it in my overnight oatmeal the best!!
Or just the traditional way….an almond butter and jelly sandwich…yummmmmmmmmmm
Tonja
October 22, 2013 at 4:25 pm (11 years ago)Definitely love mixing it in my banana + almond milk smoothies in the morning! YUM!!!
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine
October 22, 2013 at 4:36 pm (11 years ago)Instagramed! http://instagram.com/p/fyb2uIPDS-/
Jessica
October 22, 2013 at 4:36 pm (11 years ago)YUM! Must try this recipe! Up until about a month ago, I hadn’t ever tried raw almond butter. It’s so much richer than peanut butter, and I love it! I really enjoy it on a piece of toast with some apple slides.
anna
October 22, 2013 at 4:39 pm (11 years ago)I love putting almond butter on a banana as a snack 🙂
Becky @ Olives n Wine
October 22, 2013 at 4:40 pm (11 years ago)I like to eat it by the spoonful, does that count? Hehe 😉 Honestly, I love it on all things – sandwiches, oatmeal, toast and with chocolate!
Lori
October 22, 2013 at 4:43 pm (11 years ago)Peanut butter on plain whole wheat toast with fresh sprouts. Coconut butter on sweet or pumpkin bagels, all other nuts, on anything. I call these butters my steak. Yummy. So delish.
Rachel
October 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm (11 years ago)on a toasted slice of bread. plain and simple 🙂
Kate Stephens
October 22, 2013 at 4:47 pm (11 years ago)On a slice of toasted whole wheat bread with sliced banana!
Kaylin
October 22, 2013 at 4:57 pm (11 years ago)I love to pair it with banana
Alyssa (Everyday Maven)
October 22, 2013 at 5:11 pm (11 years ago)Love these – it’s so easy to make your own candy (and so much better!). Now, I have to get some of that maple almond butter!
wendy
October 22, 2013 at 5:13 pm (11 years ago)My fave way to eat almond butter is…on a spoon! mmmm, YUM.
Natalie
October 22, 2013 at 5:13 pm (11 years ago)I love it on Wasa!
Valerie
October 22, 2013 at 5:26 pm (11 years ago)With a spoon! 🙂
Or, on toast with cinnamon and sliced banana is my go-to breakfast.
dasom
October 22, 2013 at 5:37 pm (11 years ago)my fave fave fave way of eating nut butter is making chocolate almond butter bars granola bars!! highly addictive and oh so delicious!!! and healthy too 🙂 thanks for the giveaway!
Lori
October 22, 2013 at 5:46 pm (11 years ago)I love it on whole grain toast with raisins Yum-o!
Clarice
October 22, 2013 at 6:06 pm (11 years ago)Favorite way is a big spoonful in my oatmeal!
Jennifer
October 22, 2013 at 6:09 pm (11 years ago)I love putting almond butter in my coconut milk, cinnamon, and banana smoothie!
Nichol
October 22, 2013 at 6:10 pm (11 years ago)Nut butter is delectable! I enjoy it in my oatmeal or lining my celery with cocoa nibs on top!
Ashley
October 22, 2013 at 6:11 pm (11 years ago)I love to use nut butters as the “sauce” when I make my daughter waffle/dessert pizzas. Anything to get a picky toddler to eat something semi healthy 😉 http://instagram.com/p/d5IQohnA3W/
SC
October 22, 2013 at 6:14 pm (11 years ago)With yogurt and honey <3 the most addictive thing ever, so much that I have to keep yogurt and almond butter out of my house entirely 🙁
Kristen E
October 22, 2013 at 6:24 pm (11 years ago)Nut butter on a banana is my favorite! Thanks for hosting! 🙂
Alison
October 22, 2013 at 6:31 pm (11 years ago)I like making homemade granola bars
Nely Barger
October 22, 2013 at 6:43 pm (11 years ago)My absolute favorite way to eat nut butter is with steel cut oatmeal and sliced bananas! I use a spoonful and mix it in with my oatmeal. Slice a banana on top and chomp away!
Jojo @ RunFastEatLots
October 22, 2013 at 6:47 pm (11 years ago)Yay, I have all the ingredients in my pantry!
My fave way to eat almond butter is on a toasted bagel, with sliced banana
Danielle
October 22, 2013 at 6:48 pm (11 years ago)Though I’ve not yet grown to like almond butter, I will need to try this recipe. I love a dab of peanut butter with apple or banana slices!
Jenn
October 22, 2013 at 6:56 pm (11 years ago)I love putting almond butter on my toast with honey. Obviously straight from the jar is the best though!
Eliza
October 22, 2013 at 7:25 pm (11 years ago)On a graham cracker with a little honey and cinnamon! I can’t wait to try the coconut almond butter!!
Tiffany
October 22, 2013 at 7:26 pm (11 years ago)in a sandwich with blueberry jelly is the best!
Julie
October 22, 2013 at 7:26 pm (11 years ago)My favorite way is in Banana Candy. Slice a banana in half, lengthwise. Spread almond butter on one side. Drizzle honey over almond butter. Sprinkle cacao bits over honey (optional). put banana back together. Wrap in wax paper. Freeze for an hour or more. Slice and….yum!
Emily O'Rourke
October 22, 2013 at 8:11 pm (11 years ago)I love to eat a simple, classic almond butter and jelly sandwich.
Chelsea
October 22, 2013 at 8:36 pm (11 years ago)I love to eat almond butter in my oatmeal 🙂
Lauren
October 22, 2013 at 8:39 pm (11 years ago)I love almond butter with a crisp apple. It makes a sweet and savory treat!
Melissa
October 22, 2013 at 8:46 pm (11 years ago)I love almond butter on graham crackers and english muffins
Jordan D
October 22, 2013 at 8:48 pm (11 years ago)I love almond butter on a toasted whole wheat english muffin or mixed into greek yogurt! I also love coconut butter so I HAVE to win this giveaway lol
Susan Christy
October 22, 2013 at 9:03 pm (11 years ago)I like almond butter and banana sandwiches.
Catie
October 22, 2013 at 9:23 pm (11 years ago)I used to think peanut butter was the best thing ever. Until I tasted almond butter, which is about a billion times better. I like it best straight off the spoon
Laura
October 22, 2013 at 11:21 pm (11 years ago)On bananas or celery!
Christine
October 23, 2013 at 1:40 am (11 years ago)Almond butter stirred into oatmeal = thumbs up!
LisaT
October 23, 2013 at 2:28 am (11 years ago)I enjoy almond butter in smoothies or on toast.
Beth
October 23, 2013 at 3:15 am (11 years ago)I love I eat almond butter on bananas! Yum!
Kathleen
October 23, 2013 at 3:22 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is on green apples. I just love it!
Christina G
October 23, 2013 at 4:14 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is slathered on a brown rice cake and topped with sliced bananas and cinnamon! Yum!
Whitney W
October 23, 2013 at 4:16 am (11 years ago)I love almond butter in oatmeal–perfection!
Mariah
October 23, 2013 at 4:25 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is with celery, ants on a log style 🙂
Victoria
October 23, 2013 at 4:36 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat any nut butter is with an apple or banana. It is my go-to morning snack.
Samm
October 23, 2013 at 5:00 am (11 years ago)I love almond butter in my post-workout ‘milkshake’.
I use one banana, 1/2 cup almond milk, almond butter, cinnamon, cacao powder, vanilla, chia seeds, chocolate chips (and whatever else I might be feeling 🙂 ) Blend it all together and boom! Great snack 🙂
Jennifer R.
October 23, 2013 at 5:00 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to enjoy almond butter is definitely in some no bake energy balls!!
Rebecca Wright
October 23, 2013 at 5:07 am (11 years ago)I enjoy eating almond butter and strawberry sandwiches, which I had for breakfast this morning actually, too bad I didn’t catch a photo! I love MaraNatha products, they taste amazing and you can trust the quality.
Good luck to everyone!
virginia
October 23, 2013 at 5:26 am (11 years ago)I love to eat almond butter on bananas or apples. I sometimes blend a dollop of it in with my smoothies, and of course on my sprouted cinnamon raisin toast with some unsweetened apple butter!
MichelleH
October 23, 2013 at 5:39 am (11 years ago)I love nut butter on apple slices. My son eats it by the spoonful, ‘protein pops’. The maple almond sounds fabulous!
Alexis
October 23, 2013 at 5:43 am (11 years ago)I love almond butter with apple slices for an afternoon snack. Heavenly!
Jacquelyn
October 23, 2013 at 5:47 am (11 years ago)Those two ingredient (banana and egg) pancakes go great with almond butter
Mackenzie Rifkin
October 23, 2013 at 5:52 am (11 years ago)I like using almond butter to make dressings and sauces!
Ms. Morgan Leigh
October 23, 2013 at 6:21 am (11 years ago)Apples and peanut butter!
Helen
October 23, 2013 at 6:28 am (11 years ago)Straight up with a spoon 🙂
Tanya
October 23, 2013 at 7:10 am (11 years ago)I love to have it with bananas. I also make almond butter and raw honey on grain sprouted bread. (A throw back to my peanut butter and fluff sandwiches as a kid)
Kaitlin
October 23, 2013 at 7:10 am (11 years ago)Honestly on a spoon is amazing 🙂 But in actuality, I used to eat it on celery and progressed to spooning it onto my banana alongside some chocolate milk. Now I like to add it to smoothies, bananas, blueberries, or anything that is within reach during meal time. I’ve established an oats + apple slices or blueberries for breakfast pattern and love it!
Lexi
October 23, 2013 at 7:23 am (11 years ago)I adore almond butter! Especially on top of protein pancakes.
Andrea
October 23, 2013 at 7:30 am (11 years ago)I make my own almond butter, and put it on almost everything. I love it in the morning with whole grain toast, and some fresh berries.
Meagan
October 23, 2013 at 7:40 am (11 years ago)I love almond butter on apples, and recently discovered I love it in my morning oatmeal, too!
Whitney Wade
October 23, 2013 at 9:11 am (11 years ago)My favorite way is on a ripe banana. Its the perfect post workout treat!
Karen
October 23, 2013 at 10:35 am (11 years ago)Almond butter blended into my chocolate avocado smoothie, yum!
Kelsey
October 23, 2013 at 10:39 am (11 years ago)I love eating almond butter on whole wheat toast with slices of banana!
Madison
October 23, 2013 at 11:20 am (11 years ago)I love mixing almond butter with cocoa powder to make a chocolately dessert – eaten straight off the spoon. Yum!
Leah
October 23, 2013 at 11:36 am (11 years ago)By the spoonful!
Ashley
October 23, 2013 at 12:36 pm (11 years ago)I loooove being able to quickly grab a toasted almond butter and jam sandwich on my way to classes for the day! Almond butter and jam sandwiches are NEVER disappointing!!:D
Chea
October 23, 2013 at 12:51 pm (11 years ago)Almond butter on toast and topped with thin pear slices… so good!
Devan
October 23, 2013 at 12:52 pm (11 years ago)I love eating almond and nut butter in plain greek yogurt with bananas and nuts! Yummm!
megan
October 23, 2013 at 1:48 pm (11 years ago)i’m a legit nut butter FIEND, so every way to eat nut butter is my favorite. but lately i’ve been enjoying in my morning oats, with homemade crockpot apple butter. and of course straight-up from the spoon/jar. duh.
Courtney
October 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm (11 years ago)I like to put peanut butter on apples 🙂
Courtney
October 23, 2013 at 2:25 pm (11 years ago)I love putting nut butter on apples!
Leslie S
October 23, 2013 at 2:32 pm (11 years ago)I like it straight out of the jar on a spoon!
Kira fox
October 23, 2013 at 2:49 pm (11 years ago)I love making homemade almond butter! If I’m not scooping it straight out of the jar, i eat it with Granny Smith apples and/ or strawberries. It’s an odd combo, but soooo delicious!
Emily N.
October 23, 2013 at 2:51 pm (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is mixed into a smoothie/milkshake using a frozen banana, cinnamon, vanilla, almond butter and almond milk.
Jeanne
October 23, 2013 at 3:25 pm (11 years ago)my favorite way is with bananas!
Brianna
October 23, 2013 at 3:39 pm (11 years ago)I’m a huge fan of the classic almond butter and nutella sandwich. So delicious, and I can trick myself into thinking it’s healthy…
Kira fox
October 23, 2013 at 4:09 pm (11 years ago)http://instagram.com/p/f09wuQKYsU/
Melanie
October 23, 2013 at 4:12 pm (11 years ago)Just give me a spoon and a jar of nut butter and I will be in heaven! Apples and bananas with nut butter with work as well. Or if I need some chocolate (which is all the time) then I’ll add some dark chocolate chips on my spoon of nut butter!
Jennifer
October 23, 2013 at 4:14 pm (11 years ago)I love putting almond butter into delicious almond butter banana cupcakes with almond butter and molasses frosting!
Karen
October 23, 2013 at 4:42 pm (11 years ago)Love it on Ezekiel raisin toast with sliced kiwis and chia seeds on top
Melissa
October 23, 2013 at 5:43 pm (11 years ago)Raw almond butter smeared on some thin brown rice cakes and topped with strawberry jam. To die for.
Melissa
October 23, 2013 at 5:46 pm (11 years ago)My instagram photo: http://instagram.com/p/flOLxix_qn/
KMM
October 23, 2013 at 5:53 pm (11 years ago)My fav way to eat almond butter is with an apple.
Ashley
October 23, 2013 at 6:20 pm (11 years ago)I love eating peanut butter with apples! YUM! Thanks for the awesome giveaway!
Allana
October 23, 2013 at 6:58 pm (11 years ago)My favorite way to enjoy almond butter is inside a medjool date! It’s like candy!
CassandraH
October 23, 2013 at 7:07 pm (11 years ago)With a spoon! Or with apples if I want to feel a little healthier.
Daneka Kulikowski
October 23, 2013 at 7:32 pm (11 years ago)Spread it over whole wheat wrap bread with various fruits! Great breakfast option!
Kira Fox
October 23, 2013 at 7:39 pm (11 years ago)http://instagram.com/p/f09wuQKYsU/
Here’s my pic
Emily
October 23, 2013 at 7:43 pm (11 years ago)With a spoon!!! Yum:)
Audrey Knickerbocker
October 23, 2013 at 9:46 pm (11 years ago)on whole wheat toast with banana and cinnamon! Perfection!
Carolaue
October 24, 2013 at 12:17 am (11 years ago)I eat it several ways — one way is to cut slices of celery and spread it on that! Or just on bread….
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Blessie Nelson
October 24, 2013 at 12:59 am (11 years ago)I love eating nut butter the simple way on a piece of toast or cracker – munch munch away until the lusciousness hits my mouth 🙂
Casey Wanna
October 24, 2013 at 4:43 am (11 years ago)Old fashioned way — as a dip for apple slices! Yum!!!
Meme E
October 24, 2013 at 5:31 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat almond butter is to mix it with a little bit of coconut oil and freeze for 15 minutes – it taste like almond butter fudge!
Meredith B.
October 24, 2013 at 5:38 am (11 years ago)I love nut butter on cottage cheese, oatmeal, or banana! Otherwise, I like to mix peanut powder into greek yogurt and freeze it to make peanut butter froyo. yum!
julia g
October 24, 2013 at 6:48 am (11 years ago)banana & almond butter… mmm
Amy C.
October 24, 2013 at 7:22 am (11 years ago)My favorite way to eat nut butters is straight out of the jar!
cate
October 24, 2013 at 10:37 am (11 years ago)I love to eat it by the spoonful 😉
Colleen
October 24, 2013 at 11:25 am (11 years ago)I put it in my smoothies. 🙂
Whitney Lindeman
October 24, 2013 at 11:46 am (11 years ago)I love ANY kind of nut butter – sunflower seed butter, almond, cashew, coconut…yum. Love it all, especially on gluten-free toast!
Anna
October 24, 2013 at 2:19 pm (11 years ago)I love almond butter on bananas!
Chelsea
October 24, 2013 at 11:05 pm (11 years ago)I love almond butter in my pancakes!
Mel
January 25, 2014 at 8:20 pm (11 years ago)Hi! I tried out this recipe but when I mixed the chocolate it was more of a dough, than an liquid. I had to add water to really get a pourable mixture. Did I do something wrong? Are those portions listed correct? (Btw – I used coconut butter, not oil)
Catherine
January 26, 2014 at 1:17 pm (11 years ago)Hi Mel! You have to use coconut oil to get the right consistency for this recipe. I slightly heated the oil so it became liquidy. Coconut OIL is JUST the oil that is extracted from the meat, and coconut BUTTER is the whole meat of the coconut pureed into a creamy butter, so I think that was the problem!
Mel
January 26, 2014 at 2:35 pm (11 years ago)Thanks so much for the quick reply! Ill def retry soon with coconut oil instead! Thx for the great recipes!