Description
These Chocolate Covered SunButter Hearts are a delicious and allergy-friendly twist on classic chocolate peanut butter treats. Perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion, these no-bake treats are nut-free, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. Made with creamy sunflower seed butter and coated in rich chocolate, they’re an easy homemade recipe that rivals store-bought candy. Whip up these heart-shaped delights for a fun, high-protein dessert that everyone will love!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup sunflower seed butter (or nut butter of choice)
- 1/4 cup vegan butter
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- Sprinkles, for topping
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add sunflower seed butter and vegan butter. Microwave for 45 seconds, then stir.
- Add vanilla extract and salt, mixing until smooth. Gradually add sifted powdered sugar and stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish. Freeze for 30 minutes until firm.
- Remove from the dish by lifting the parchment paper. Place on a cutting board lined with parchment paper.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the dough into hearts. Set aside.
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted.
- Using a fork, dip each heart into the melted chocolate, allowing excess chocolate to drip off. Place onto parchment paper.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes until set. Optionally, drizzle with more melted chocolate and top with sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep this recipe vegan and allergy-friendly.
- For a sugar-free option, use powdered monk fruit sweetener instead of powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 HEART
- Calories: 160 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg