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Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups: Take 5-Inspired (Gluten Free, Refined Sugar Free + Vegan)

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These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

I’m not much one for candy bars anymore, but I used to be ALLL about them. I had many favorites – Twix and Reese’s were definitely at the top of the list, but Take 5 Bars had to be my ride-or-die favorite.

They combine all my favorite things about sweet + salty treats – salty pretzels, gooey caramel, smooth peanut butter, and crunchy peanuts, all coated in chocolate. Swooooon. All the goods!

These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

It’s slightly shocking to me I haven’t posted any other Take 5-inspired recipes, so that’s changing right NOW. This is probably just the first one – I wanna do some more goods inspired with this combo. Maybe brownies? Cookies? Bar?? All of the above? 😍

Give me chocolate and peanut butter any day, but when you add the salty crunchiness of the pretzels and peanuts AND the sweet, gooeyness of the caramel? Perfection. These easy candy cups encompass all that goodness!

These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

For the chocolate, I skipped melting it myself and instead whipped up my favorite chocolate recipe. I like making my own chocolate for candy cups because not only do I know exactly what’s going into it, it melts in your mouth unlike any other chocolate you can buy!

It’s made from a combo of cocoa powder, maple syrup, and coconut oil. The coconut oil base makes it super melty and delicious, but also means you’ve got to keep the cups cool so they don’t melt! If you want to make these so that they keep at room temperature, you could use melted chocolate instead of the coconut oil-based one I use here.

These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

The filling is really what it’s all about! Crushed pretzels are sprinkled on the bottom layer of melted chocolate, and then that’s topped with a quick and easy peanut butter caramel. It’s made with peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and a touch of vanilla extract. Caramel-y and peanut buttery, all in one!

A second layer of chocolate covers that up, and then more crushed pretzels, peanuts, and a bit of flaky sea salt go on top to garnish. A quick chill in the fridge or freezer and they’re ready to devour.

These Chocolate Pretzel Peanut Butter Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

I enjoyed these best cold, straight from the fridge – they go from being chilled to melting in your mouth as soon as you take a bite, and it’s absolutely delicious. You’ve got to give them a try to see just what I mean ;)

If you’re a fan of salty/sweet chocolatey treats, I don’t doubt you’ll be LOVING these! They’d also make a delicious gift for any of your loved ones – no one ever complains about delicious edible gifts :) enjoy!!

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These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cups are inspired by the Take 5 candy bar, but made with way more wholesome ingredients! These gluten-free, refined sugar-free and vegan candy cups are filled with peanut butter caramel, with pretzels and peanuts for crunch.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Cups (Gluten Free + Vegan)


  • Author: Rachel Conners
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: 16 cups 1x
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Ingredients

For the chocolate

  • ½ cup coconut oil (melted)
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • 3–4 tablespoons maple syrup (to taste)

For the filling

  • ½ cup pretzels (make sure you get ones that are gluten free + vegan)
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Peanuts, crushed pretzels, and flaky sea salt (to garnish)

Instructions

  1. Line a 24-cavity mini muffin tin with small cupcake liners. Alternatively, you can also use a peanut butter cup mold.
  2. In a liquid measuring cup, whisk together the melted coconut oil, cocoa powder, and 3 tablespoons maple syrup. Taste it, and add more maple syrup if you want it sweeter.
  3. Pour a small amount of the chocolate mixture into the bottom of each liner or mold cavity, until the bottom is thinly covered. Don’t use more than half the chocolate mixture for this.
  4. Sprinkle some of the crushed pretzels into the chocolate, dividing them between all of the cups. Place the liners in the refrigerator or freezer for about 10 minutes to harden.
  5. While the chocolate hardens, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and combined.
  6. Once the bottom layer of chocolate is hard, place about 1 heaping teaspoon of peanut butter caramel over the chocolate. Pour enough of the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter to cover it completely (if at any point the remaining chocolate gets too thick, warm it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to remelt). Repeat until all are done.
  7. Sprinkle the tops with more crushed pretzels, peanuts, and flaky sea salt. Return to the refrigerator to harden completely. Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator.

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  1. Kelly | Maverick Baking says

    May 12, 2017 at 3:55 am

    Ok YUM, YUM and more YUM. I’ve never heard of a Take 5 bar, but these look delicious, thanks for the idea! :)

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 12, 2017 at 9:08 am

      You’ve never heard of one?! They’re SO good! Thanks Kelly.

      Reply
  2. Bethany @ Athletic Avocado says

    May 12, 2017 at 5:09 am

    Take 5s used to be my absolute favorite candy bar in the whole world! They literally have everything you could ever want! It’s super awesome that you recreated them in a healthier chocolate cup form!!

    Reply
    • Rachel says

      May 12, 2017 at 9:09 am

      Aren’t they the best?! Thanks so much Bethany :)

      Reply
  3. Cathleen @ A Taste of Madness says

    May 12, 2017 at 2:17 pm

    I have also never tried take 5 bars. Maybe they don’t sell them in Canada. But at least I’ll have the option to make it at home :)

    Reply
  4. Kayle (The Cooking Actress) says

    August 10, 2017 at 3:42 pm

    I’m them same-not huge on mainstream candy bars anymore but Take 5’s and Reese’s were my fave and omg this recipe is amazing! Must make!

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