Description
Indulge in these delightful St. Patrick’s Day Cacao Matcha Cups, a fusion of rich dark chocolate and creamy matcha filling. These vegan and gluten-free treats are perfect for celebrating the holiday or any day you crave a sweet, green snack.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% or higher)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
For the Matcha Filling:
- ½ cup raw cashews (soaked in hot water for 15 minutes, then drained)
- ¼ cup full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon ceremonial or culinary-grade matcha powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Base: Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil together, then spoon into each liner and freeze.
- Make Matcha Filling: Blend soaked cashews, coconut milk, maple syrup, matcha powder, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble Cups: Top the set chocolate base with matcha filling, cover with more melted chocolate, and freeze until firm.
- Enjoy: Store in the fridge or freezer for a delicious treat.
Notes
- For extra flair, top with flaky salt, crushed pistachios, or matcha powder.
- These cups are a festive, naturally green option for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: Fusion, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
