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Vegan Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups [ + 5 more Valentine’s Day Desserts to Share! ]

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Posted:2/10/16
Updated:12/4/19

A layered mix of coconut butter in the classic ice cream flavor, these Vegan Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups require just four ingredients! A healthier way to indulge for Valentine’s Day.

Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups stacked this recipe

Oh yes, it is Valentine’s Day week! Which means I’ve got my “galentines” here to help spread some Valentine’s Day lovin’.

Vegan Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups [ + 5 more Valentine's Day Desserts to Share! ]

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HOW AMAZING DOES EVERYTHING LOOK?! I mean, I’ll take three of each, please and thank you.

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So V-day treats are in full force. We just got a little package of chocolates and things from my MIL (along with dark chocolate covered cashews! She knows me too well ?) My boss busted out the good old red gummy hearts at a meeting the other day. Can’t say I was mad about it… although they didn’t taste quite like I remembered. Its funny how your taste buds change after developing healthier eating habits! The sugar-loaded, artificial stuff just doesn’t do it for me anymore. I had a couple for old time’s sake, and then I was over it. Just give me dark chocolate, all day baby, ALL DAY ?

So these Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups then! They are super easy, no-bake, and only require four ingredients. Paleo-friendly, gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan yadda yadda yadda 😉 They are spectacular little treats and the perfect way to show your Valentine (Galentine’s, perhaps?) you’ve been thinking about them.

Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups on white wood background

It’s funny. I was originally going to make healthy cutout sugar cookies for today, but they didn’t quite go as planned. I even maybe kind of sorta made my husband take a special trip with me to get a heart shaped cookie cutter. And while I did make and shoot the recipe, I wasn’t convinced. The frosting didn’t turn out the way I wanted, and then before I was technically finished shooting the cookies, I had a little mishap and my cookies flung all over the place… onto the carpet… frosting face down. I just started laughing. And took it as a sign I wasn’t supposed to share the cookies with you all. Hahaha.

BUT THEN. I was lying in bed that night and had this epiphany for these little beauts! And really the rest is history. They’re about 10x easier than sugar cookies anyhow, no-bake, and only require FOUR INGREDIENTS:

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • coconut butter
  • vanilla extract
  • dairy-free chocolate chips
  • strawberries
Coconut butter for Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups

Once you’ve got your separate bowls for strawberry, chocolate, and vanilla, you just layer each flavor into a mini muffin pan with liners and voilà!

Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cup steps
Stack of Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups

You’ve got yourself cute little Vegan Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups to share! (or not to share…)

Vegan Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups! Just 4 ingredients, no-bake and super easy! #paleo #vegan #glutenfree
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Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups [ + 5 other Valentine’s Day Desserts to Share! ]

A layered mix of coconut butter in the classic ice cream flavor, these Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups require just four ingredients! A simple, vegan, healthier way to indulge for Valentine's Day.
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A layered mix of coconut butter in the classic ice cream flavor, these Neapolitan Coconut Butter Cups require just four ingredients! A simple, vegan, healthier way to indulge for Valentine’s Day.

  • Author: Ashley
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Yield: 8 1x
  • Category: dessert
  • Method: no-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Scale
  • vanilla layer:
  • 4 TBS coconut butter, melted
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla extract

chocolate later:

  • 2 TBS dairy-free semi sweet mini chocolate chips
  • 2 TBS coconut butter, melted

strawberry layer:

  • 1/4 cup finely diced strawberries
  • 2 TBS coconut butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Line a mini muffin pan with liners, or use silicone liners/mini muffin pan.
  2. Set out three small microwaveable bowls, one for each flavor/layer.
  3. For the vanilla: melt 4 tablespoons of coconut butter in microwave, about 10 second increments until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Using 1/2 tablespoon, place vanilla coconut butter into lined mini muffin pan. Place in freezer for 5 minutes to set.
  4. For the chocolate: melt together 2 tablespoons of chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of coconut butter, for about 15-20 seconds. Check after 15 seconds, then do increments of 5 seconds, stirring between each round until completely melted. Once vanilla layer has set, take muffin pan out of freezer. Using 1/2 tablespoon, place chocolate coconut butter on top of vanilla layer. Return to freezer for 5 minutes to set.
  5. For the strawberry layer: melt together 2 tablespoons of coconut butter with diced strawberries for about 20 seconds. Stir until strawberries and coconut butter are well combined (some strawberry chunks may be present, that is fine). Once the chocolate layer is set, use 1/2 tablespoon and scoop strawberry layer onto chocolate layer. Use wet fingertips to gently press the strawberry layer. Return to freezer for 5 minutes-10 minutes, until strawberry layer has set.
  6. Store Neapolitan Coconut Butter Fudge Cups in container in fridge or tightly wrapped in freezer.*

Notes

-I used Artisana Raw Coconut Butter

*Because of the nature of coconut butter, these fudge cups are best kept cold. If storing in freezer, they can be set out to thaw, but they will not hold their shape well after getting to room temperature.
I stored mine in the fridge.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini cup
  • Calories: 112
  • Sugar: 3
  • Sodium: 5
  • Fat: 10
  • Saturated Fat: 9
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 6
  • Fiber: 3
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

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  • Have you tried coconut butter yet?

It’s kind of right up there with cashew butter (for me, at least) plus it’s naturally sweet so no need for added sugar in these guys!

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About Ashley

"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. Kate @ DCL says

    2/10/2016 at 6:22 pm

    Wow, these are soooo cute and sound soooo yummy!! 🙂

    Reply
  2. Alexa [fooduzzi.com] says

    2/10/2016 at 7:13 pm

    EEEK! These are so dang cute, Ashley! I’m so obsessed with coconut butter, so these are TOTALLY up my alley!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/10/2016 at 8:27 pm

      Aw thanks Alexa! It’s hard not to be obsessed with coconut butter. It is so sweet and amazing all by itself!

      Reply
  3. Georgie says

    2/10/2016 at 8:22 pm

    Ugh they are just such beauties. I’m glad you had the accident because it brought these babies into my life. Totally agree – fake sugary thangs just aren’t as good as a big spoon full of nut butter

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/10/2016 at 9:29 pm

      Lol I guess some accidents were meant to be! One door closes, another one opens… 😉 Ugh, nut butter spoonfuls over candy any day! [ runs to kitchen and grabs spoon of cashew butter ]

      Reply
  4. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

    2/10/2016 at 8:40 pm

    Seriously Ashley, these are so perfect. And so much healthier than any store-bought candy!! Such a good treat <3

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/10/2016 at 9:29 pm

      Thank you Emilie! Healthy homemade is where it’s at <3

      Reply
  5. GiselleR @ Diary of an ExSloth says

    2/10/2016 at 11:29 pm

    LOVE the idea of these! Totally inspired me to finally make another batch of coconut butter and give these a whirl 😀 Pinned!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/13/2016 at 8:41 am

      YAY! Coconut butter for evaaa

      Reply
  6. Anita - Neetzy.com says

    2/11/2016 at 7:31 pm

    These looks so yummy! I have always loved the Neapolitan combo of flavors. I think I’d really like the coconut/vanilla layer. As I first glanced thru the recipe, I thought you were using coconut oil — but it’s coconut butter (which I really need to try).

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/13/2016 at 8:40 am

      Oh coconut butter is SO great, definitely give it a try. It’s naturally sweet so there are no need for added sugars in this recipe! Thanks for stopping by Anita 🙂

      Reply
  7. Janelle @ Wholly Healthy says

    2/12/2016 at 6:21 pm

    These look delicious – and so pretty, too!

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/13/2016 at 8:29 am

      Thanks so much Janelle! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Kaeti says

    2/14/2016 at 2:50 pm

    Hi how long can I keep these in the fridge for please ☺️

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/14/2016 at 5:23 pm

      Hi Kaeti! I would say no longer than 5-7 days, as the strawberries might go bad after that.

      Reply
  9. Jess @hellotofit says

    2/14/2016 at 4:30 pm

    Mmm how gorgeous do these look?! And yummy, obvi.

    Reply
    • Ashley says

      2/15/2016 at 4:29 pm

      Thanks Jess!

      Reply
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