These dark chocolate lollipops are filled with rich, creamy peanut butter and are a breeze to make! They’re perfect for snacking, gifting or entertaining. Fun to make with kids, they also look great in treat boxes or on dessert tables.
The Ingredients
- Dark chocolate. I prefer using dark chocolate bars instead of chocolate chips since they have added ingredients. Use your favorite brand of chocolate.
- Natural peanut butter. Make sure that it is unsweetened. Any nut butter can be substituted if needed.
- Maple syrup. Adds a bit of natural sweetness to the peanut butter filling.
- Almond flour. A small amount helps to thicken the peanut butter.
- Nuts, seeds and dried fruit. I used sliced almonds, pumpkin seeds, goji berries and bee pollen to make the ‘flowers’. I also added a bit of crystallized ginger and puffed rice. If you’re vegan you can sub the bee pollen with any yellow/orange dried fruit. But of course use any nuts and dried fruits you like!
How To Make The Chocolate Lollipops
Making chocolate lollipops from home is easier than you think! Not only are they beautiful and delicious, but they come together quickly and are easy to customize to your tastes. With 4 simple ingredients these lollies can be made in about 20 minutes. They’re great for a last minute treat or gift. Here are the basic steps:
- Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave.
- Pour a small amount into the bottom of the molds and place into the fridge.
- Mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup and almond flour. Form into balls and flatten into a disk.
- Place the peanut butter discs on top of the chocolate and cover with the remaining melted chocolate.
- Top with nuts and seeds.
- Place into the fridge to set and then enjoy!
Why You Will Love These Chocolate Lollipops
✓ Quick and easy
✓ Simple ingredients
✓ Kid friendly
✓ Customizable
✓ Great for gifting/parties
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- Chocolate Donuts With Candied Orange And Ginger
- Double Chocolate Tahini Cookies
- Chocolate Orange Vegan Truffles
These chocolate peanut butter lollipops are incredibly easy to make and are absolutely delicious! They’re a fun activity for kids and super versatile. Perfect for snacks, party favors, or entertaining. No matter the occasion, they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser. I hope that you enjoy these fun treats!
Chocolate Peanut Butter Lollipops
Ingredients
- 1 3/4 cups chopped dark chocolate (300 grams)
- 1/3 cup natural unsweetened peanut butter, or any nut butter of choice
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 3-4 teaspoons almond flour
- handful slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, goji berries, bee pollen to make the flowers
Instructions
- Prep the lollipop molds by placing them on a tray or large cutting board. This makes transferring them to the fridge easier. I use 2" diameter lollipops molds.
- Place the chopped chocolate in a medium sized bowl. Fill a small pot with 2 inches of water and bring to a simmer. Place the bowl with the chocolate on top of the pot, making sure the water is not touching the bottom of the bowl (double boiler method). Stir the chocolate occasionally until it's melted, about 7-10 minutes. Alternatively it can be melted in a microwave at 30 second intervals, stirring at each one.
- Pour a thin layer of chocolate to cover the bottom of each lollipop. Smooth with a small spoon to get an even layer. Place in the lollipop sticks and transfer to the fridge to set.
- In the meantime mix the peanut butter, maple syrup and almond flour. The mixture should be firm enough to roll into balls without being too sticky. If it's too runny add a bit more almond flour. Alternatively, if your peanut butter is dry and not runny you may need less almond flour.
- Take about a teaspoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball. Flatten it into a disc slightly smaller then the size of the lollipop. Place the discs on top of the chocolate. Pour the remaining melted chocolate to fill the molds. Gently tap the molds to release any air bubbles.
- Use the nuts, seeds and dried fruit to decorate the lollipops. Place them back into the fridge to set. About 30-45 minutes.
- Once set, remove them from the molds and wrap them with lollipop wrappers or keep them in a sealed container in the fridge for up to a week. Enjoy!
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