You maybe be wondering about my title. And you should. No one would really understand it unless you were my immediate family.
You see, my middle brother (I have 3) has a special nickname that I call him. In fact, all of us have special nicknames. Mainly because I couldn’t pronounce my syllables when I was younger. haha!
Chocolate Caramel Peanut Butter Cups (GF/Dairy Free)
Ingredients
- 1 cup sugar (I used NuNaturals baking sugar)
- 1 cup Organic peanut butter
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup Caramel Chips
- Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter (for topping)
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly grease muffin cups or mini muffin cups and set aside. In a medium bowl, stir together the 1 cup sugar, peanut butter, caramel chips, and egg. Roll peanut butter and caramel mixture into balls; Press and flatten the PB balls into each muffin cup using your hands. Should make about 12-15 large cups or 18-20 mini cups. Then take about ¼ cup dark chocolate pb and place it in ziploc bag. Cut the corner and use it as a frosting decorator tube. Click herefor better a description. Then squeeze the Dark Chocolate PB from the tube/bag into your muffin cups. 2. Bake about 15 minutes or until edges are set and bottoms and edges are lightly browned.
Okay my friends. Off to enjoy the rest of the weekend we have left.
Cheers!
LC
Nicole @ Waterloo, with Love
I’m a huge fan/reader of your blog, and just started up my own, thanks to the inspiration of so many wonderful bloggers like yourself 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing this recipe! After a long week, I might have to try this recipe and indulge in their goodness 🙂
Erin @ Until You Tri
I made your peanut butter cups last night! They were GREAT!:)
kissmybroccoli
Too funny! I love fooling people with good for you "treats"! I LOVE that wedding pic! You look gorgeous!
lindsay cotter
You know, i don't the calories are that bad. I used the mini muffin cups, so I'd say around 100 or 110 for each muffin. And maybe around 180 to 200 for the large muffin. Not bad!;) Lindsay CotterNutrition Manager & Fitness [email protected] www.cottercrunch.com ________________________________
Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)
Yes, I'll try again- but I will wait til I get peanut butter (I'm down to the dregs now 🙂 ) THanks!
Michelle
Ok so your family looks awesome!!! And peanut butter cups are my absolute FAV thing, especially with the dark chocolate – but I never get to eat them. So now I'm going to have to try this recipe for sure 🙂 I'm scared to ask, but how many calories are in those wonderful-looking treats??
lindsay cotter
maybe a little almond milk and flax instead? I also thought about adding protein powder. That might work. At least you gave it a shot. Round 2 anytime soon? Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
yep, they are all in austin now. Love that! Maybe you should venture back down to Austin? hehe. Hope your doing well friend. Still in CA? Lindsay Co________________________________
MiDLiFe CrUiSeR
That pic with your brudders is stinkin adorable! I can see how much fun yall have together. Do you all live close? Makes me miss my family…sniffle, sniffle 🙁
Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)
PS I also added coconut flour. Honestly, next time I'm just following your recipe!
Deb (SmoothieGirlEatsToo)
Oh man, I ran (not walked) to the kitchn to make these, but you know me— I had to modify. Of course I used stevia in the raw and almond butter b/c it's what I had, but then I did two egg whites, some buckwheat groats and then (here was the mistake) quite a lot of wheat bran. My own fault that they tasted like something you'd feed to a goat. Grr. Next time, less or no wheatbran. 🙂 They WERE super quick though- love that!
lindsay cotter
they are the easiest thing to make! You can even add in fixins. I thought about adding in cereal, like granola or cheerios. Cereal PB cups!! Or add protein. Hope Mr. Marshall like them. Lindsay ________________________________
janetha @ meals & moves
I need to make these for marshall! He loooves PB cups!
janetha @ meals & moves
I need to make these for marshall! He loooves PB cups!
janetha @ meals & moves
I need to make these for marshall! He loooves PB cups!
lindsay cotter
oh jess, you are too kind. I hope you get to try these out. You can add in anything other caramel too! I was thinking granola, dried fruit, etc. Great for post run or just snackage!! Hope you and the Coach are doing well!cheers! Lindsay ________________________________
Blonde Ponytail
I love your family pics Lindsay! You and your smile are contagious. Such a gorgeous person inside and out!!Another amazing recipe and a sweet treat that satififes my sweet tooth GF style!! 😉
lindsay cotter
oh go for it. They literally take 2 seconds to make. YUMM! Lindsay ________________________________
hungryrunnergirl
You are SO beautiful inside and out and I just wanted to let you know that your quotes have helped me SO MUCH!
Gina
Oh my, those look decadent!! I want some now 🙂
lindsay cotter
thank you Courtney, I think the same of your family! Very lucky to have them. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
super easy! I was thinking you could add in protein powder if you wanted to "pump" them up. hehe! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh your kind words make my heart smile! thank you steph.<3! Lindsay ________________________________
Stephanie
Wow, those look AMAZING! I love the wedding picture of you and your brothers. So sweet! Made my heart smile!
Small town runner
Oh my!! you were a beautiful bride! and so blessed to have 3 brothers =DThose look DELICIOUS. I am drooling now.
Onefitfoodie
ah that picture is SO cute of you and your bro's!!!!! oh and the recipe looks so easy and delish!
Courtney L.
Recipe sounds/looks fantastic.Lindsay – you have such a beautiful family!
tinkerbelle
they look delicious!
lindsay cotter
you could easily substitute any other nut butter. I thought about almond or cashew butter. Then add in dried fruit instead of caramel. Just a thought. Hope you hubs gets to enjoy them. Such good wife you are! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
can I borrow your sisters some time? I need to even out the testosterone. My husband only has brothers too. ha! Hope you had a great weekend Jen! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Flax!! You can use flax instead. I think its 1 tbsp flax and 2 tbsp water for an egg replacement. Let me know if you try it. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
well when there's three, they kinda like to use you as a guinea pig. haha. But now they protect me. Love it! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh I knew we could relate. Guess we're used to being around testosterone. haha. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Everyone is liking my orange dress. I guess I need to find that sucker and wear it again. hehe! Hope you had a great weekend Jess. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh yea! Baby sisters unite. It is fun! Have fun a book club tonight. You could use any other add in besides caramel if you wanted. I thought about granola, dried fruit, chocolate chips, etc. Just a thought.;) Lindsay ________________________________
Samanthaswalton
i wish i loved peanut butter…perhaps i should make these for the husband and then i won't be tempted to have any!!
Kim K
your brothers are so cute! hmmm wondering how i can make that amazing dessert without an egg – applesauce?
Jennifer Laughlin
haha jokes on fluffy! =) they look sooo yummy! I love his lettuce comment!xoXOxoJenn @ Peas & Crayons
Jennifer Packer
Those look so good and it's great that's they're gluten free. Amazing! I have 4 brothers and know all about disgusting guy stuff as a result. I do love each one of them though. Even more the older we all get. Good thing I have 2 sisters to even it all out!
katie
sooo sweet- i LOVE my brother!!! yall are such an attractive fam! WOW!love you sista- you are amazingand i really need to make those pb cups.. YUMMM!!
lindsay cotter
ah, join the club. Love the sarcasm. I think its allowed as long as we keep our mushuness, right?Cheers! Lindsay Cotter________________________________
Sable@SquatLikeALady
Those chocolate PB cups look sooo good!! I didn't have any brothers but I did have 7 (older) male cousins who pretty much might as well have been brothers — I am DEFINITELY more sarcastic as a result. Almost too sarcastic sometimes!!!
Michelle
I have two older brothers……. and am still the baby! But like you I love it!! Cant wait to try these- if I had the carmel I would be making them for my book club tonight!!
jessiepants
Great family shots, neato to know the history…PS. lovely orange dress!
natalie @ micki runs
My husband demanded I make these, ASAP. I don't think I will mind!I have 3 brothers as well. Feel your pain 😉 hehehe
Christine
Wow, I love that you have three older brothers. That photo is so cute. I have an older brother, and I always felt so protected by him. I can't imagine three of him!!!
Abby
I love my brothers! I'm not really that feminine.. but it could be worse! I love them for how they have formed me into what I am today :)Those look soooooooooooo good!! I haven't really tricked any family member into being healthy.. I wish that I have..especially my older bro with Crohns. My little brother is pretty healthy on his own, so that's nice!
lindsay cotter
Thanks Colleen! Yes, bookmark these suckers! Would be great to take to races too! So easy. You could even add in cereal, dried fruit, etc. Hope the training is going well! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
LOL! At least you tried. i love those terra chips. Now if only they had a nacho flavor, maybe then he'd stick with it. Right? Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
don't you just love that feeling!? Feeding a bunch of hungry boys to their hearts content bring me joy, especially if its healthy and delicious! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh do it! Let me know if you add anything to it. SO much fun to play with (recipe wise). 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Oh I love that. He basically is your brother. Its always good to have that brotherly love! Hope you had a good weekend Meri. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
i think you need them too. Easiest recipe in the book, gotta love that! Hope you had a great weekend. First race??? Lindsay Cot________________________________
lindsay cotter
I love that trick! I have to use that on my nieces and nephews, okay and my brother. haha!Hope the packing is going well!Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh I love it! I grew up with them schooling me on the bball court! SO much fun! You'd fit right in! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
feel free to borrow mine anytime. Just prepared for sarcasm. hehe! Lindsay________________________________
Madeline
I always wanted an older brother! Don't tell my little brother that though… 🙂 Luckily, I have lots of adopted big brothers stolen from my friends!
Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn
Hahaha I love the joke you played 😉 I have many friends that could SO easily be fooled by my healthy food that doesn't taste like it is! Slash brothers are so so much fun, I only have a sister but occasionally I ownder what it would be like to have a brother. They wouldn't mind getting competitive on the bball court!!
Cara Craves...
I love having older brothers, I have two…As far as being sneaky with my cooking…I have been known to puree sweet potato and squash into pasta sauces.It adds a lovely sweetness and the tomato sauce masks the crazy orange colours.
Momgateway
I enjoyed this post about your cool family…lost of fun…
klh
Such a good-lookin fam 🙂 I love that you all have nicknames! The healthy bites treats look delicious, as always! Have a great Monday!Katie : )
shannon
love that picture of you and your brothers at your wedding!! these look awesome, too, and i'd love one right now 🙂
meri
I have no brothers but three older married sisters, so my brothers- in – law have sort of become brothers over the years. Especially the oldest, since they got married when I was 12 and he's been around since 3 years or so before then.These pictures are really sweet!
LivelyKitchen
YUM! I'm on a peanut butter kick lately, so I'll be making these soon. I'm already craving them.
Lauren
Ooo, yum! I always make cookies at my boyfriend's apartment and share them with all his roomies. I always wait until after to tell them how healthy or vegan they are! They don't mind and always tell me how good they are, score!
Missy
Cutest. Wedding. Pic. Heart Melting…..I buy my brother Terra chips…does that count? He's like OMG…and I'm like I KNOW. Then the next day he picks up a pack of Doritos with his sub….
Colleen
Lindsay, you and your brothers are too cute! Hope Fuffy's birthday is/was a good one! And those PB cups looks amazing… bookmarked that recipe for sure!
lindsay cotter
oh thanks friend. They are good brothers. Although I did get a lot of "jokes" on me when I was younger. haha. What doesn't kill you makes you stronger, right?hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
uh oh, maybe your apartment tried to play one on you. Hope you got some down time though. Cheers friend! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I thought so. Good HEALTHY joke! Hope you have safe travels Petra. Can't wait to hear all about it. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
hey friend. Good to hear from you! I knew you'd like it Ms. PB!! If you want, you could add in some protein powder for a great post lifting snack. Perfecto! Lindsay ________________________________
Megan @munchercruncher
Linds, that pic of you and your bothers at your wedding is PRECIOUS. I love all the nicknames too. I bet they are all protective of their sweet sister. So fun. Families are the best! I hope you've had a good weekend! xoxoxo megs
lindsay cotter
oh yea! good timing! I also thought about adding in some jam or dried fruit to make flourless PB and Jelly cups. Doesn't that sound good too?! Let me know what you end up making. 🙂 Lindsay ________________________________
Sarah
Yum, recipe! Anything with chocolate and peanut butter I'm full on down for, thanks girl!I love that wedding picture 🙂
marathonmaiden
yeah..when he bit into it…i think my mom was more upset than he was though for some reason!
Sara @ Nourish and Flourish
YUM!!! I was *just* about to make flourless peanut butter cookies for Sunday night dessert, but decided to read a few blogs first…Well thank goodness I did, because this is such a fun spin on the recipe!! I don't have caramel chips, but think chocolate chips will be a tasty substitute. 🙂 Thanks, Lindsay!!I love the fun photos with your brothers–and each of your nicknames! Have a wonderful evening! <3
Lauren
oh my gosh those look amazingg! and the recipe is so simple!!
lindsay cotter
easiest recipe ever! Now next time I want to get more creative. Add in dried fruit, etc. YUMM! Lindsay ________________________________
Kate
Ohh I love these anything peanut butter and im convinced, plus you cant beat the short ingredient list… you and your brothers are adorable, I always wanted a brother 🙂
Lisa
Seriously – you and your brothers are too cute!!!
Petraduguid
Love these! Gorgeous recipe – I'm going to try these when I get back. And that is a NICE April Fool's joke – it tastes good!
Kath (My Funny Little Life)
Hahaha, I love the statement about the lettuce! 😀 I didn't fool anybody this year, in fact I spent the day at home mostly, fighting the chaos in my apartment … 😉
lindsay cotter
well I survived! I was usually the guinea pig growing up. haha. I needed to have some sisters like you and jolene. Then it would even out. hehe. Feeling any better friend? Hope so! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh thanks maia. I feel pretty lucky to have them too!;) Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I know, its fun. Wish I had sisters like you and jess! then I'd be complete! hehe. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
me too! i still haven't told my brother. I am hoping he doesn't read this post. haha! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I knew we connected for a reason Meghan. Brotherly fun! I bet they like it when you cook for them too! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I thought of you when making these. I said "janae would really like these!" PB Bliss! hehe. I don't have a post with all my wedding pictures. Should I? Hmmm, you got me thinking now. Hope you are having a WONDERFUL SUNDAY! love ya! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
you and I share a love for Toffee! I love all your recipe you make with it. Okay I love all your recipes anyway. hehe! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh good! hopefully he will stay that way. My hubs pretty much likes everything. Definitely a BONUS! Lindsay________________________________
lindsay cotter
Thank Emma. I just might have to make more soon. They are too good and super easy to make. Hope you had a lovely Sunday friend! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh thank HOlly! You are too kind. How's the wedding planning going? Need any PB and Chocolate cups for the reception? hee hee! Lindsay ________________________________
Jess
That pic of you with your brothers at your wedding is awesome!! Must have been so fun to have three brothers watching over you growing up. I never had one but always thought it might be kinda neat. 🙂
Rebecca Lustig
those look soooo good Mmmm
lindsay cotter
me too! Hopefully one of these day we can toast our honeymilk to each other post run! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
i know, and so easy too! Next time, I want to put dried strawberries in the middle. PB and berry cups! Lindsay ________________________________
Heather @ Dietitian on the Run
That wedding picture is so cute!!! And this recipe is genius 🙂 Happy peanut-butter-chocolate-filled birthday, Fluff! 😉
Salah
Those pictures of your family are awesome! Ya'll seem like such a fun outgoing bunch! Honey milk has by far been one of my favorite things to drink post-run/life! 🙂
Holly
I love all of the pictures of you & your brothers 🙂 You all seem so close. And I LOVE LOVE LOVE your orange dress!! Beautiful & it looks great on you. Those cupcakes look to die for! PB + chocolate is my favorite. & with dark chocolate PB- even better! That is definitely my favorite PB. Hope you're enjoying yor weekend & I hope your brother had a great birthday!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner)
Haha I LOVE your nicknames for your brothers!! SO sweet, and you look SO gorgeous in those photos!! Aww that wedding photo is so so pretty:)I am drooling over those cups too- Fluffy is a lucky guy!! 😛
Tara
That's funny!! I always try to get my bf to try healthier foods and a lot of times it works!
Kristina @ spabettie
you jokester! 🙂 what a wonderful wedding photo with all of you – beautiful!! and these look fabulous – I made something similar for that family last week, using toffee instead of chips – YUM! and CONGRATS to James 2nd place – weeee!! 🙂
Maia
What a wonderful sister you are!
hungryrunnergirl
WAIT A SECOND….french fries can't count as veggies:) GIRL, THAT WEDDING PICTURE IS GORGEOUS!!! Do you have a post with all of your wedding pictures….I want more!!! You are so gorgeous!! I NEED those PB cups, holy cow they ook amazing!! You are a trickster! Hope you are having an amazing day and getting your vitamin D:)
Meghan Smith
Haha that is the best April Fool's joke ever, it looks amazingly delicious! I have two brothers and no sisters so I can totally relate Lindsay! I love them to death and we are all about sarcasm and jokes, all the time.
lindsay cotter
I agree! Bro's give us character, right? I like that I don't ever have to be "sensitive" to their needs. haha! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
LOL! did he ever figure out it wasn't a grill cheese. I love tricking brothers! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
drool away! I think I could play with this recipe even more. Maybe cocoa, carob chips, and Cashew butter. Even better, right? Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
of course they would…..nut butter lovers unite! Lindsay ________________________________
OneLoveSarah
Oh I love to trick my family! Sometimes I won't even tell them after! But those peanut butter cups look divine 🙂
lindsay cotter
Your food just screams comfort yet it so healthy! No one could pass that up! I love it. Wish I was your neighbor.:) Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh I love carrot cake! I bet it was delicious! Is the recipe up on your blog? Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I should have more, my only drawback. sheesh. Hope your sunday is off to a great start! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
You are so right! Best combo ever. I always make them try a bite for telling them whats in it. Healthy doesn't mean its not delicious, right?! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
Growing up with brothers definitely makes you stronger, haha. But I am so thankful for that. I love them! Hope you are having a great weekend friend. Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
I love it when you can feed the familly good tasting food and healthy. They should go hand in hand, ya know? I'm sure your family loves all your healthy food. such good flavors! I would, thats for sure! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh they would be perfect for Bee. No flour either! And yes, you must be my brothers as long as I get to meet your sweet sister! Talk to you soon, yea! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
You don't have them in Canada? Oh Jess, I need to send you some! Lindsay ________________________________
jobo
aw! I love hearing about your brothers and how close you are. Great picture from your wedding too. Gorgeous!
lindsay cotter
I don't think Lance was too happy about it. I did get some good pics though. hehe! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
its been a good yummy weekend Gen. Thank you! Lindsay ________________________________
lindsay cotter
oh good call, I usually say that too, but only to my hubs. He is pretty good at trying new things. He likes everything. Bonus! Lindsay ________________________________
Lauren@Spiced Plate
i'm totally drooling over those sweets…yum!
marathonmaiden
hahah to the trickery. i love pb cups so this dessert looks amazing to me. i've never tricked my family into anything like that. mostly because i don't cook for them. ever. hahah. BUT i did once tell my brother that the grilled cheese he was eating was a waffle because i had made it on the foreman grill….he believed me and put syrup on it.
Carrie
NICE job on the trickage!!! he definitely could NOT turn those down~!!! wEll i never trick anyone.. i more just say.. eat this now… you will like it… before explaining all the stuff thats in it that you iknow they would be disgusted by!
Emz
OMGosh – that top photo brought tears to my eyes. so awesome.I love my [1] bro. COuldn't imagine life without him.
Gen
Yum!!!!!!!! Those look awesome! And healthy, too! 😀 Hope you have a great rest of the weekend!
Bre
Yum! Chocolate and peanut butter is the best combo ever! Love the pics of you and your brothers 🙂 Congrats to the hubs on his race this morning- lovin' that he beat Lance! 🙂
Dairyfreebetty
caramel chips that are DAIRY FREE!! are you kidddddddddddddding!! omgosh, I would die!!
Dorry
I have to meet your brothers one day! I love that you're the baby in the family. And these look DELICIOUS! I think a certain Bee would really like these! xo
Pure2raw Twins
Yum those cups looks delicious! I try to get friends and family eat healthy, sometimes I have to sneak in things 😉 So far everyone still seems to like what I make, so must be doing something right, haha
Stephanie@MyThornsHaveRoses
Hahaha. I love all the facial expressions on everyone's faces. Your family sounds like fun! I always wished I had some brothers!
Trisha
I think peanut butter and chocolate is the best combination ever known to man. Seriously! And, I LOVE making healthy treats for my family (especially my younger brother) and having them try them before telling them how good it is for them. It's so great to show someone how healthy food tastes good! Nice work 🙂
Heather @ Where's the Beach
LOL love it and those look delish!!
Heather @ Where's the Beach
LOL love it and those look delish!!
Lynn (The Cream Filling)
Yum! You are making me hardcore crave some peanut butter butter cups :)I made a healthy vegan carrot cake for my dad's birthday last year. He said he loved it so it's all good!
Sarena (The Non-Dairy Queen)
These look perfect! I wouldn't say I trick others because they know that if I'm cooking for them, it's healthy. I think they all actually like that about coming over here. They are always talking about how they can't believe what they are eating is healthy. I love doing that and it makes me feel good knowing I'm feeding them well. You and your brothers are too cute! Have a great day Lindsay!
Matt
Those peanut butter cups look like they would hold a special place in my heart 😉