The peanut butter crank recipe is a sugar-free, vegan peanut butter cup that is as simple as 1-2-3. With an easy homemade crust, natural salted caramel, and creamy peanut butter filling, this protein-packed dessert will leave you craving more. For those looking for a lower-sugar option, sugar-free caramels can be substituted for the traditional caramel in this recipe.
How to make a peanut butter crank recipe?
- Preparation Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling Time: 1-2 hours
- Cooking Time: 10 minutes
- Total time: 2H20 minutes
- Serving Size: 4
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanuts, raw
- 2 tbsp. peanut butter
- 3 tbsp. melted coconut oil (use virgin, not refined)
- A pinch of salt
- Crust:
- 1/4 tsp baking powder (optional)
- 1/4 cup nonfat dry milk powder (or 3 tbsp. of soy or hemp milk powder) + 1 tbsp. water (optional)
Directions for peanut butter crank recipe
Step 1: Mix all the ingredients for the crust in a food processor.
Step 2: Pour the crust into a parchment paper-lined muffin tray. Freeze for at least 30 minutes in the freezer.
Step 3: While you are freezing your crust, mix together all other ingredients of the caramel sauce in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 4: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Remove your crust from the freezer and bake for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
Step 5: Pour the chilled caramel over the crust and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Step 6: Once your peanut butter crank recipe is firm, remove it from the muffin tray and let it reach room temperature. Cut into small squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts-
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 143 |
| Total Fat | 11 g |
| Saturated Fat | 3 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 98 mg |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 4g |
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Conclusion
The Mocha peanut butter crank recipe is as simple as 1-2-3. With an easy homemade crust, natural salted caramel and creamy peanut butter filling, this protein-packed dessert will leave you craving more. For those looking for a lower-sugar option, sugar-free caramels can be substituted for the traditional caramel in this recipe.
