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Dark Chocolate “Golden Milk” Cashew Butter Cups

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Posted:3/1/17
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Yup, we’re going there —> GOLDEN MILK CASHEW BUTTER CUPS. You must try these gems. Paleo and vegan, these cashew butter cups are a quick and healthy dark chocolate treat!

golden milk cashew butter cups in stack this recipe

As I’m sure most of you are aware, the Oscars were this past Sunday. While I didn’t stay up for it all (6am workout at FLEXcity calling my name the following morning) I wanted to check out the highlight reel, best speeches, some wins, etc. I sifted through my google search and watched different video clips. And I was a little surprised I found myself getting emotional during the various acceptance speeches. I kind of stopped myself and thought “Get it together, Ashley… sheesh.” 

It can be hard to find commonalities with a community that seems so very different from you–in this case Hollywood. But as I was listening to the acceptance speeches I realized something… We actually are all so similar, even if it may not feel like it. Listening to those speeches I couldn’t help but feel proud for them. For their hard work. For the art. Not just the actors. I’m talking everyone involved in creating. It’s easy to just watch a movie these days and not really think twice. But the work that goes into producing such an enormous project is truly incredible.

I guess I was smiling and nodding my head while watching those videos–Viola Davis, Emma Stone, Mahershala Ali, sound mixing Hacksaw Ridge, to name a few–because I could relate to working so hard on something. And then to hear Viola Davis even struggles with accepting her accomplishments.

I suppose the act of practicing gratitude these days has me reflecting on “our” (both yours and my and everyone else’s) very different, yet similar circumstances. I’ve found it much easier to relate to one another, and practice compassion–no matter our backgrounds.

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I’m getting a little introspective today but I just felt compelled to share these thoughts because… Well because LOVE. We all need it and should start showing more of it 🙂 And LOVE makes the world go round… as does chocolate 😀

Golden Milk Cashew Butter Cups

golden milk cashew butter cups in stack and sliced on baking sheet

Are you sick of homemade chocolate cups yet? I hope not… I just cannot help it, you guys. I shared my recipe for a homemade turmeric latte and now I just can’t stop with the turmeric.

I was snacking on one of these purple potato cups last week when I had this revelation that I needed to create a golden milk stuffed chocolate cup. I had just made a fresh batch of cashew butter and basically the rest is history.

Cashew butter + golden milk flavors + dark chocolate = winning at life.

GOLDEN MILK CASHEW BUTTER CUPS in candy liners with spices sprinkled on top

Ingredients to make Golden Milk Cashew Butter Cups

  • dairy-free dark chocolate chips
  • coconut oil
  • cashew butter
  • golden milk spices
Golden Milk spices mixed with cashew butter in black bowls
Golden Milk Cashew Butter Cups step by step in mini muffin pan
golden milk cashew butter cups sprinkled with spices in liners on baking sheet

And just like all of my other chocolate cup recipes, this comes together nice and easy. Not to mention quick! After melting the chocolate and scooping in the little golden milk cashew butter balls, these cups are ready to enjoy in about 5 minutes after setting in the freezer.

And they’re SO GOOD. Seriously, I’m obsessed with this golden milk and chocolate combo. I hope you try them!

golden milk cashew butter cups sprinkled with spices in bowl with spice shaker

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Yup, we’re going there —> GOLDEN MILK CASHEW BUTTER CUPS. You must try these gems. Paleo and vegan, these cashew butter cups are a quick and healthy dark chocolate treat!

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: microwave
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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for the chocolate:

  • 10oz bag dairy-free dark chocolate chips (I used Enjoy Life)
  • 2 tsp extra virgin coconut oil

for the filling:

  • 1/4 cup creamy cashew butter (I used homemade)
  • 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cardamom
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Line mini muffin pan with 12 paper liners, set aside.
  2. In a medium microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in about 20 second increments, stirring in between until chips have completely melted. (You can also melt in a small saucepan on stove over low heat, or a double boiler. Just be careful not to burn your chips whichever method you prefer!)
  3. Scoop about 1 tsp of melted chocolate into 12 muffin liners. Transfer pan to freezer and allow chocolate to set for 5 minutes.
  4. While bottom chocolate layer sets, make your filling: In a small bowl, mix together creamy cashew butter with spices and vanilla extract. Set aside.
  5. Take muffin pan out of freezer. Using ½ teaspoon, scoop a rounded ball of the golden milk cashew butter (equal to about 1 tsp) and place on solid chocolate. Gently press butter down a little bit with back of teaspoon to flatten. Cover in more melted chocolate, about another teaspoon. Transfer pan back to freezer for another 5 minutes until set.
  6. I like to store my chocolate cups in the fridge, then allow to come to room temperature before eating. Enjoy!

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 84
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 2mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 9g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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"Ashley Walterhouse is the founder of Fit Mitten Kitchen, based in the Greater Lansing Area of Michigan, AKA “the Mitten.” Ashley grew up as a picky eater but later discovered that eating healthy was actually easy and fun. She started FMK in 2015 as a way to share her newfound love of developing healthier recipes for all to enjoy."

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  1. Emily says

    3/1/2017 at 10:05 am

    I seriously love this; I was just on another blogger’s blog and she was talking about gratitude too; being grateful for the amazing process of discovery and making food combos is an amazing gift! And never too many chocolate cups. :o)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/13/2017 at 4:55 pm

      Gratitude is a game changer! Thanks Emily 🙂

      Reply
  2. Beverley @ Born to Sweat says

    3/1/2017 at 11:26 am

    oh my frig you’re killing me with these recipes. everytime i see you post the matcha ones on Insta, i’m like, DAMN YOU ASHLEY. DAMN YOU. I still haven’t made them because once i do, there will be no stopping me. ughhh. you’re making self restraint so hard RN.
    (also we caught the beginning and the end of the Oscars. apparently that was all we needed to see haha)

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/13/2017 at 4:56 pm

      Just make the matcha cups! And then hide them 😀

      Reply
  3. Izzy Bruning says

    3/1/2017 at 12:32 pm

    These look incredible – I am obsessed! x
    Izzy |http://www.pinchofdelight.com

    Reply
  4. Cora says

    3/1/2017 at 7:44 pm

    This is AMAZING. Chocolate cups are my favorite to make – they are so easy and fun – and I’ve totally hopped on the turmeric train and am trying to put it in everything. Soooo this is basically my dream come true.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/13/2017 at 4:56 pm

      Homemade chocolate cups are easily one of my favorite things now 😀 Well, as is turmeric–obviously 🙂

      Reply
  5. Victoria says

    3/26/2017 at 10:19 pm

    These look delish! I’ve been digging turmeric in sweets lately, so these I’m definitely going to have to try!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      3/27/2017 at 7:58 am

      Yes it is such a fun addition! Let me know if you do 🙂

      Reply
  6. Bethany says

    5/29/2017 at 6:58 am

    I love making chocolate cups but this twist on them sounds amazing!

    Reply
  7. Jackie says

    6/20/2017 at 11:07 pm

    I love your recipes! Wondering if I can sub matcha powder instead of turmeric and other spices? If so should I add maple syrup for sweetness?
    I don’t have coconut butter, otherwise I would follow your recipe for matcha chocolate cups.
    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      6/21/2017 at 7:36 am

      Hi Jackie! Thanks so much for your comment and compliment! 🙂 you can definitely use matcha in place of turmeric here. I would personally just taste the matcha -cashew butter mixture before adding it into the chocolate cups. That way you can see whether or not you prefer that little hint of sweetness. If anything, maybe 1/2 TBS? But adjust to your liking! Hope that helps. Let me know how it goes!

      Reply
  8. Wendy B. says

    10/29/2019 at 5:45 am

    These are delicious! I love the addition of the tumeric. I made them with half the amount of chocolate and they still came out great.

    ★★★★★

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