Create a Healthy Halloween
Do you know what’s scariest about Halloween? All the unnecessary sugar it comes with! Below is a simple and delicious recipe that families can make together and cut the sugar out of this Halloween!
In a recent survey conducted by Influenster, 400,000 participants were asked what is their favorite Halloween candy? The candy that pulled in the most amount of votes was Reese's Peanut Butter cups.
A new map shows the most popular Halloween candy by state. (Influenster)
With these new findings, NMFIT is sharing a healthy version of peanut butter cups. Try making the recipe below with your family or anytime for a healthy sweet treat! Tastes just like the real thing!
Healthy Peanut Butter Cups
What you will need:
- For small batch (8-12 cups)
- ½ Cup of 60% cacao bitter sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ Cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ Cup of all natural peanut butter (alternative almond butter)
- 8-12 mini baking cups.
Directions
- Bring half a cup of water to a boil in a saucepan.
- Place a glass bowl on top with both the cacao bittersweet chocolate chips and a semi-sweet chocolate chips inside.
- As the chocolate starts to melt using a wisk blend the chips.
- Carefully pour the chocolate into each individual wrapper.
- Make sure the chocolate is spread evenly and along the sides by using a small butter knife and/or spoon
- Refrigerate for 3-5 mins or until the chocolate completely hardens
- Remove from fridge and place a dollop of peanut butter in the center.
- Pour the rest of melted chocolate on top and place back in the fridge until it has completely hardened (10 mins)
Happy Halloween!
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