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    Home » Recipes » Vegetable Desserts

    Beet Nut Butter Cups

    Published: Aug 25, 2014 · Modified: Jul 24, 2020 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    A pile of vegan chocolate candy - beet nut butter cups. Dark chocolate surrounds bright pink peanut butter filling (nut butter made with beets). Vegan, gluten free recipe.

    Beet nut butter cups! These gluten free vegan treats are easy to make and so vibrant. The colour comes from mixing beetroot into the homemade nut butter. It's then slathered in dark chocolate. Bliss!

    A pile of peanut butter cups.

    beet nut butter

    Beetnut butter. I'll admit that this recipe came about because I wanted to write that.

    I'm thinking beetnut butter sandwiches, beetnut butter and jam, beetnut butter on overnight oats...

    We're breaking new ground here, people: Beet. Nut. Butter. Yeaaaah.

    You can't taste the beet, but woah - the colour! All you need to do is mix beetroot into your homemade nut butter for that amazing colour. The beetroot leaves the nut butter a stunning purple colour.

    But we all know the decadent amazingness of peanut butter and chocolate, right? And beetroot and chocolate is pretty great. So how but bright purple beet nut butter cups? Waaaay better. Because it's purple. And it has veg. Fist pump.

    I made my beet nut butter with cashews, but use any nuts you have. It would be great with almonds or hazelnuts as well. Want it vegan? Use vegan chocolate. Easy.

    A pile of peanut butter cups.

    I've just been for a walk in the pouring rain. The sort of rain that feels like it will fall from the clouds forever.

    A warm, late summer downpour that smelled autumnal: no cut grass, no damp flowers, just the earthy smell of newly-fallen brown leaves turning to sludge. It was quite beautiful.

    I'm getting a bit wistful again. Sorry. I need to go have some painful belly laughs and get drunk on cider.

    Did you see me in the Vancouver Sun last week?? I was THRILLED!

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    A pile of peanut butter cups.

    Recipe

    Butter and Cup

    Beet Nut Butter Cups

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    Beet nut butter cups! These gluten free vegan treats are easy to make and so vibrant. The colour comes from mixing beetroot into the homemade nut butter. It's then slathered in dark chocolate. Bliss!
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 0 mins
    chilling time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ cups (200g) raw, unsalted nuts (try cashew, hazelnut, almond etc…)
    • 1 small cooked beet
    • 9 oz (250g) chocolate (dark, milk, vegan – whatever you prefer)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil

    Instructions
     

    • Line a muffin tin with 10 small paper liners.
    • Whiz the nuts in a high-speed blender for a few minutes until it gets thick and creamy. You may need to scrape down the sides halfway through. Add the cooked beet and blitz again until combined. Place in a jar and store in the fridge.
    • Melt the chocolate and coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave. Using half of the chocolate, place a tablespoon of the melted chocolate into the bottom of the liners. Gently rap the pan on the countertop to even the chocolate and remove any air bubbles. Place in the fridge for 10 minutes to harden.
    • Place teaspoons of the beet nut butter onto the centre of the hardened chocolate and gently press down slightly with a damp spoon. Spoon more melted chocolate over the filling to cover. Refrigerate until hardened. Store in the fridge until ready to eat.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 6gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 37mgPotassium: 312mgFiber: 3gSugar: 10gVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

     

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    Comments

    1. baking for beginers

      April 30, 2018 at 11:32 am

      5 stars
      What a great use of colour ,i have not tried beets as a sweet but know they are often used will give it a try thats a real sow stpper when you cut it open

      Reply
    2. Platter Talk

      May 12, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      5 stars
      What a great idea and BEAUTIFUL color. Well done.

      Reply
    3. Lucy Robertson

      April 28, 2017 at 11:25 am

      5 stars
      Sounds interesting. I have to try this today

      Reply
    4. Heidy L. McCallum

      April 28, 2015 at 5:37 pm

      Gorgeous work on this delightful recipe, I just recently found your blog and already I am in love with your recipes and photos.

      Reply
    5. Florian @ContentednessCooking

      April 27, 2015 at 10:20 pm

      Just beautiful, thanks for sharing!

      Reply
    6. Patricia @ Grab a Plate

      April 26, 2015 at 2:30 pm

      Fist pump for sure! These are amazing - beautiful color! Just shared with my brother - can't wait to try 🙂

      Reply
    7. Joanne T Ferguson

      April 26, 2015 at 11:37 am

      I absolutely love this idea! Pinned and shared! On my list to do! Thank you!

      Reply
    8. Salli

      February 19, 2015 at 10:08 pm

      Is it possible to make them without a blender?

      Reply
    9. Big Flavors from a Tiny Kitchen

      February 14, 2015 at 3:28 pm

      The surprise pop of color in these beauties is just fabulous!

      Reply
    10. Steph @MisplacedBrit

      December 01, 2014 at 11:30 am

      Another series of mouth watering images!! These look fantastic... And I'm crazy about chocolate so what could go wrong 🙂
      ...I love this idea of just blitzing whatever you like and filling it in there... Hmm... my tummy and my brain are humming away!

      Reply
    11. Vohn's Vittles

      September 20, 2014 at 4:05 pm

      These look amazing. Such a beautiful vibrant colour. Love this idea!

      Reply
    12. Sally

      August 31, 2014 at 4:14 pm

      Beautiful. Intrigued by the nut butter. I made cashew butter in my Vitamix and have to add some oil... do you manage to whizz them straight? Thanks for the link 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        September 01, 2014 at 7:50 pm

        I didn't need to add any oil. I had some on hand in case I needed it - but it was fine and thick without. 🙂

        Reply
    13. Kate - gluten free alchemist

      August 30, 2014 at 11:36 pm

      What an amazing colour! Stunning and very clever!!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        September 01, 2014 at 7:48 pm

        That purple really is stunning. Got to love purple beets!

        Reply
    14. Fiver Feeds

      August 30, 2014 at 2:19 pm

      Wow! They look amazing!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        September 01, 2014 at 7:47 pm

        Thanks so much. I couldn't believe how vivid the colour of the beet nut butter turned out!

        Reply
    15. PassTheKnife

      August 29, 2014 at 9:20 pm

      These treats are just as cute as their name! Love them!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        September 01, 2014 at 7:46 pm

        Aw, thanks! They're gorgeous little treats. 🙂

        Reply
    16. Choclette

      August 27, 2014 at 11:36 am

      These are quite beautiful - love em.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 27, 2014 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks Chocs! I love a pretty treat 🙂

        Reply
    17. Cooksister

      August 27, 2014 at 10:31 am

      Beetnut butter!! Say it three times and it appears ;o) What an intriguing idea - the colour is just fabulous (and what's not to like about nuts combined with chocolate...) Thanks for linking to my risotto 🙂

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 27, 2014 at 8:41 pm

        Ha - beetnut butter magic! Your risotto sounded so good!

        Reply
    18. huntfortheverybest

      August 26, 2014 at 4:01 pm

      i haven't heard of beet nut butter. will have to try them. they look great!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:27 pm

        Thanks! I'm pretty sure I'm the first person crazy enough to put a beet into nut butter! 🙂

        Reply
    19. Elizabeth

      August 26, 2014 at 2:52 pm

      These are beautiful! I love their simplicity. I want them....all... now!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:27 pm

        I know, so easy but so pretty! I love that. Simple is good. 🙂

        Reply
    20. Thalia @ butter and brioche

      August 26, 2014 at 9:31 am

      these chocolate cups look so delicious! loving the pink beetroot inside.. definitely craving a bite of one right now!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:26 pm

        I've just eaten another one! So good 🙂

        Reply
    21. HedgeComber

      August 26, 2014 at 9:19 am

      Fabulous! I adore the colour, and pretty sure I'd adore the taste too 🙂
      Janie x

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        It's one of my most lurid, bright desserts! Thanks xx

        Reply
    22. rise of the sourdough preacher

      August 26, 2014 at 7:48 am

      Beetroot is one of my favourite veggies!
      Love love love this idea and the chocolate cups look so pretty
      As always in awe, you're a genius!
      Have a wonderful week
      Lou

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:25 pm

        You're so sweet, Lou. I love making things so vegetably-vibrant!

        Reply
    23. Jac -Tinned Tomatoes (@tinnedtoms)

      August 25, 2014 at 10:53 pm

      That is just inspired. I love them Kate. They look so darn appealing. They are screaming eat me! Thanks for linking to me too.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:24 pm

        Aw, thanks! The vibrant colour really does scream at you! 🙂

        Reply
    24. Nazima

      August 25, 2014 at 10:47 pm

      so pretty, I love the colour from the beet that comes through here. great idea and of course Chocolate and beetroot do seem to pair well. Delicious

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 26, 2014 at 8:23 pm

        Thanks Nazima. The beet colour is so intense in these!

        Reply
    25. soslik

      August 25, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      can you just use any nut butter and add roasted beet to eat? would that work?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 25, 2014 at 10:02 pm

        I don't see why not! Just try whizzing in a beet and see how it goes. Please let me know if it works 🙂

        Reply
        • soslik

          August 29, 2014 at 9:34 pm

          how much nut butter approximately it makes, so i know how much to use?

          Reply
          • M

            September 01, 2014 at 2:03 am

            I used 1/3 cup peanut butter but you may wish to use slightly less as my color isn't quite as vivid as the photos.

            Reply
            • Kate Hackworthy

              September 01, 2014 at 7:52 pm

              I suppose that cashew butter is a bit paler than peanut butter, so perhaps that's why mine is brighter. The photos aren't retouched (I'm lazy like that), so they really were that vivid for me!

          • Kate Hackworthy

            September 01, 2014 at 7:47 pm

            Hi, it makes about two cups - but there is quite a bit left over. 🙂

            Reply
    26. Emily @amummytoo

      August 25, 2014 at 9:34 pm

      Love these! So pretty and such a simple method for such a stunning result.

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 25, 2014 at 9:42 pm

        Thanks Emily. It really was so incredibly simple. I'm definitely going to make them for kids' parties.

        Reply
    27. kellie anderson

      August 25, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Love this so much. You are a genius, Missus. Sharing of course: why keep this to myself?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 25, 2014 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks for sharing it, Kellie. So easy and so bright!

        Reply
    28. Keep Calm and Fanny On

      August 25, 2014 at 9:27 pm

      Cracking colour and ingenious idea!

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 25, 2014 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Fanny. The colour is so vivid!

        Reply
    29. Stuart

      August 25, 2014 at 9:24 pm

      That is so easy Kate ! Love this idea. Must crack out my Froothie

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        August 25, 2014 at 9:41 pm

        Thanks Stuart. It really was soooo easy!

        Reply

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