These Earth Day peanut butter cups are easy to make and so fun! Learn how to make this classic treat with our step by step photos.
recipe originally published April 22, 2011
Earth Day Peanut Butter Cups
Peanut butter cups may not be your first thought for Earth Day, but when thinking of how I could celebrate with food? I immediately saw blue and green earth on these delicious rounds of chocolate and peanut butter.
I like to think that many of us think of Earth Day as every day, and we simply use Earth Day itself to raise awareness.
The Earth Day Network has a goal of A Billion Acts of Green, and it got me thinking of what I can do above and beyond what I already do, today and ongoing.
Easy Kid Friendly Recipe Hack:
Step One: Buy dairy free / vegan friendly peanut butter cups, like our favorites here.
Step Two: Frost with the blue and green colors, as usual.
Earth Day Pledges:
- walking to meet my sister for dinner this evening.
- spending very little time on the computer today, television will be off.
- spend much of my time outdoors to take advantage of natural light and conserve our electricity.
- continue planning our annual vegetable garden - I hope to be planting soon.
Beneficial earth day habits:
- bring reusable bags to the grocery store.
- eat vegan (anyone can do it, even Meatless Monday helps a great deal!).
- reducing our paper product consumption, using cloth towels, etcetera.
- make Earth Day peanut butter cups!
How to make Earth Day Peanut Butter Cups, step by step
first layer chocolate, all the way up the sides:
second layer peanut butter, almost to edges:
third layer, white chocolate covering completely:
unwrapped:
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Earth Day Peanut Butter Cups
Vegan peanut butter cups are very easy to make, and are a classic treat everyone loves!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt chocolate in double boiler.
- Fill candy cups â…“ full, coating the inside edges of the wrapper to the top. Cool in fridge until set (15 minutes).
- Spread a spoonful of peanut butter almost to the edge.
- Melt white chocolate, reserving â…“ for final step.
- Spoon white chocolate over peanut butter layer, smoothing and covering completely. Return to fridge to cool (15 minutes).
- Separate remaining white chocolate into two bowls, coloring one green and one blue. For the last layer, swirl greens and blues to make earth shapes.
Notes
dairy, egg, and gluten free, vegan
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
14Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 94Total Fat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 63mgCarbohydrates: 7gFiber: 2gSugar: 9gProtein: 4g
nutrition calculations results vary by calculator, are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to replace medical advice or treatment.
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Dorry says
p.s. I emailed you, too, but I linked to your post and used a photo of your delectable treats! The Earth icing is pretty incredible.
spabettie says
well, thank you, my dear. you are always welcome to use a photo! <3 thank you for sharing!
Dorry says
Love this, Kris! I am working on using less paper towels. Billy and I go through way too many of them. But we are better about recycling now, and think that's a huge part of the "solution". I love that you will walk to dinner tonight. I hope you have nice weather! I'm off to ride my bike to yoga. 🙂
spabettie says
paper towels is one thing I try to be better with also... I have two cloth kitchen towels "in circulation" at any given time, and launder them more frequently and use them often. I hope you had a wonderful weekend and have a fabulous week, my friend!
Evan Thomas says
These are too cute. Can I just send you my address? 😉
spabettie says
thanks, Evan! 🙂 yes, I'll send these in exchange for some Evan Brownies!
Holly @ The Runny Egg says
Kristina these are adorable!!!
We have been making an effort to turn the TV, lights, appliances, etc OFF as much as possible. And instead of going out on Friday night (which we usually do) we're staying in for dinner and taking a nice long walk!
spabettie says
thanks, Holly! 🙂 sounds like you guys are on top of it with awareness! as much as I like going on a date with (my!) Jason, staying in and making dinner is nice! and I LOVE our walks! 😀 XXO have a great week!
Leanne @ Healthful Pursuit says
Of course you would come up with the prettiest thing for Earth Day. I think about your Pi creations constantly. These cups are so pretty!!
spabettie says
ah, thank you, Leanne!! I'm still thinking of my Pi pies, too! 😉
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
I think those are great things to do. I am hoping the weather clears up so I can get outside and enjoy nature. But she's being cranky ;0
Pure2raw twins says
too cute!
Happy Earth Day!
Stephanie@MyThornsHaveRoses says
I haven't seen it yet but Ryan refers to our "Idiocratic" nation often. He always talks about Brawndo. 🙂
spabettie says
YES - Brawndo - the next time he says something about Brawndo, you should say to Ryan "it's got what plants crave" <-- (talking about electrolytes) 😀 now that I think about it, he probably says it already, right? it's a funny movie, but the potential for some of the things actually happening is kinda scary! 😉 you should see it for a laugh, though. just you, no kids! 😀
Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg says
TOO cute. Seriously.
spabettie says
thanks, Anna! 😀
Liz (Little Bitty Bakes) says
Oh my gosh, these are AWESOME!!! Seriously, one of the coolest things I've seen in awhile.
spabettie says
thank you, Liz!! seriously, coming from you, that is a HUGE compliment that makes me happy!
Yazi says
you are SO creative, I love these and I love your blog!