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Gluten Free Chocolate Pumpkin Cups

These gluten-free and vegan Chocolate Pumpkin Cups make the perfect Fall treat and would be an excellent dessert for your upcoming holiday get togethers. They only require six ingredients and require no cooking!
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 12 Cups

Equipment

  • 1 Muffin Tin
  • 1 Measuring Spoons
  • 10-12 Cupcake Liners
  • 1 Small Mixing Bowl

Ingredients
  

Chocolate Layer

  • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup cacao powder
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Pumpkin Layer

  • 2 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 3 tbsp almond butter (or favorite nut butter)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • 1. Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners.
  • 2. Chocolate Layer- combine chocolate layer ingredients (1/2 cup melted coconut oil, 1/2 cup cacao powder, and 2 tbsp. maple syrup) in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Measuring 1/2 tbsp. of mixture into each cupcake liner. I made 12 cups. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Pumpkin Layer- While that is freezing, begin preparing the pumpkin layer. Combine all ingredients (2 tbsp. melted coconut oil, 1/2 c. pumpkin puree, 3 tbsp. almond butter, 2 tbsp. maple syrup, and 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon) in a small bowl. Mix until well combined.
  • Measure 1 tbsp. and layer over each of the chocolate cups. Freeze for another 20 minutes or until firm.
  • Finish by layering the leftover chocolate over each pumpkin layer. I added around 1 tbsp. to each cup. Freeze for an hour or until firm.
  • Enjoy! Place leftover cups in a freezer container and store in freezer.

Notes

You can enjoy this tasty treat straight out of the freezer. No need to wait for them to thaw. They are soft enough to eat immediately. 
Keyword Dairy Free, Fall Recipes, Gluten Free, No Bake, Pumpkin, Vegan