Keto Cups

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These keto cups combine melted chocolate with creamy coconut butter to make the perfect no-bake, low-carb treat! 2 grams of net carbs per serving. 

Craving more no-bake keto dessert recipes? Try my keto no bake cookies, keto peanut butter cups, no bake keto cheesecake, and keto cookie dough next.

keto cups.

As a dark chocolate lover, candy bars have always been my downfall. So, I started learning how to make my own versions of keto candy, and I haven’t looked back!

With flavors of rich dark chocolate and creamy coconut butter, these keto cups rival any sugar-laden snacks around. 

Table of Contents
  1. Why I love this recipe
  2. Ingredients needed
  3. How to make keto cups
  4. Arman’s recipe tips
  5. Storage instructions
  6. More keto recipes you’ll love
  7. Keto Cups (3 Ingredients) (Recipe Card)

Why I love this recipe

  • Made with 3 ingredients. All you need is sugar-free chocolate chips, coconut butter, and coconut oil. 
  • Cheaper than store-bought. I see keto desserts lining the shelves, and while I’m happy about it, homemade is the way to go. 
  • Ready in minutes. Seriously, these keto chocolate cups take seconds of prep time, and the rest of the time is spent waiting for the chocolate to firm up in the freezer. 
  • Diet-friendly. While I wouldn’t exactly call these cups a low calorie food, they are naturally low in carbs, gluten-free, and easy to make dairy-free!

★★★★★ REVIEW 

“These are DELICIOUS!!! The first time I made them, my husband said they were awesome. Therefore, this recipe is a keeper. Thank you!”Kenda

Ingredients needed

  • Coconut Butter. For the creamy, coconut filling. Coconut butter is NOT the same as coconut oil- the coconut butter is smooth, creamy, and naturally sweet.
  • Keto chocolate chips. I prefer my homemade sugar free chocolate chips, but you can use store-bought chips. Just make sure they’re made with sweeteners, like stevia or erythritol, and dairy-free if needed. 
  • Coconut Oil. Mixed with the chocolate to make it easier to bite into once the chocolate has firmed up. 

Find the printable recipe with measurements below.

How to make keto cups

Step 1- Prep. Line an 18-count mini muffin tin with mini muffin liners.

Step 2- Melt chocolate. In a microwave-safe bowl or stovetop, melt the coconut oil with chocolate chips.

Step 3- Add the chocolate layer. Working quickly, coat the bottom and sides of the muffin liners with melted chocolate, saving some to top the cups. Place the muffin tin in the freezer to firm up. 

Step 4- Add coconut butter. Once firm, pour coconut butter into the cups and top with the remaining chocolate. Freeze until firm.

keto coconut cups.

Arman’s recipe tips

  • Swap the chocolate. Try sugar-free white chocolate or milk chocolate instead. 
  • If your coconut butter is solid, microwave it or place the jar in a bowl of hot water. It should have a drippy consistency. 
  • For easier removal, use silicone muffin cups or cupcake molds. 
  • Swap the coconut butter for almond butter or any nut or seed butter of your choosing.

Storage instructions

To store: Chocolate keto cups can keep at room temperature in a sealable container. To keep them longer, store them in the refrigerator. They will keep well for up to 2 months.

To freeze: Store leftover coconut cups in a ziplock bag and keep in the freezer. They will freeze well for up to 6 months. 

keto cups recipe.

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Keto Cups (3 Ingredients)

4.91 from 537 votes
These keto cups combine melted chocolate with creamy coconut butter to make the perfect no-bake, low-carb treat! 2 grams of net carbs per serving. Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings: 18 servings
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes

Video

Ingredients  

Instructions 

  • Line a 18-count mini muffin tin with mini muffin liners and set aside. 
  • In a microwave safe bowl or stove top, melt your coconut oil with chocolate chips.
  • Moving quickly, coat the bottom and sides of the muffin liners with melted chocolate. Ensure a little is leftover to top with later. Place the chocolate coated muffin tins in the freezer to firm up. 
  • Once firm, drizzle the coconut butter amongst the cups. Top with the remaining chocolate and freeze until firm. 

Notes

* Any sugar free chocolate or chocolate chips will work
** Your coconut butter should be drippy and spoonable. If it is hard, you should either melt it or place the jar in hot water until smooth. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 1gFat: 8gSodium: 1mgFiber: 4gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 1mgNET CARBS: 2g
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Author: Arman Liew
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Arman Liew

I’m a two time cookbook author, photographer, and writer, and passionate about creating easy and healthier recipes. I believe you don’t need to be experienced in the kitchen to make good food using simple ingredients that most importantly, taste delicious.

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  1. I like your recipe.especialĺy the 3 ingredients keto cups I hope u more recipes to share in my timeline urine in my account..thank u so much…

  2. 5 stars
    Anxious to try this recipe!! How would you substitute Navitas cacao powder or Hershey’s cocoa powder for the keto chocolate chips since you mentioned using Hershey’s in one of your comments? Would you add any extra coconut oil in with either powder? Thank you.

    1. 5 stars
      These are the perfect treat when you need one. I was surprised at how such a small treat really satisfies me. Delicious! Love the coconut butter!

  3. 5 stars
    These are DELICIOUS!!! First time I made them my husband said they were awesome, therefore this recipe is a keeper. Thank you!

  4. Question from a Keto group “True coconut butter or that butter flavored coconut oil.” I think true coconut butter (ground from coconut meat

  5. Well, mine did not exactly turn out like your photo! How did you get yours to look like milk chocolate? Mine are very dark. However, they tase gorgeous and that is all that matters. I have made a couple of variations since. I bought Werthers Sugar Free caramels, halved them, and dropped a half in each mould to make chocolate eclairs. Not exactly paleo…but still sugar free. I also added a quarter of a cup of chopped brazils – very low carb – to another mix, and made copycat Fererro Rocher. Thanks for all your hard work with the recipes!

    1. By my calculations, taking info from jar labels that I used they are FAT 6.3; PROTEIN 0.7; CARBS 1.7 That is for each fat bomb, and based on making 14 Fat Bombs.
      Hope that helps….

  6. I started looking for coconut butter round the ‘hood. Then I realised other, more readily available butters could do the trick. I did find a coconut & peanut butter in the store but that just reminded me I already had almond butter and peanut butter at home. So, I’m grabbed by the idea of suing the peanut butter. I think the combination of chocolate and peanut might work out like a Snickers.

  7. If these are fat bombs, aren’t most candy replicas sugar bombs? But in all seriousness, I definitely need a daily dose of healthy fats. And if it’s through chocolate, hey, I won’t complain!

  8. 5 stars
    I haven’t had coconut butter in a long time! These look so freaking good though! I need some more desserts like this without dairy.