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Vegan Pistachio Crispy Cups Recipe

Vegan Pistachio Crispy Cups Recipe
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These Vegan Pistachio Crispy Cups are a delightful and healthy snack combining crunchy pistachios and puffed rice cereal, sweetened naturally with maple syrup and coconut oil, then topped with vegan chocolate chips. Perfectly portioned and set in muffin cups, these treats are both vegan and gluten-free, making them an ideal nutritious bite for any occasion.

Ingredients

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Pistachio Mixture

  • 1 cup pistachios, shelled and unsalted
  • 2 cups puffed rice cereal

Syrup Mixture

  • ½ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt

Topping

  • 3 tablespoons vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare the muffin tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners to prevent sticking and make it easy to remove the crispy cups once set.
  2. Chop pistachios: Using a food processor, pulse the shelled and unsalted pistachios until coarsely chopped but not powdered. Set aside for later mixing.
  3. Melt and combine syrup ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the coconut oil. Stir in the maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Remove from heat and allow it to cool slightly so it doesn’t melt the cereal when combined.
  4. Mix dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal and chopped pistachios evenly.
  5. Combine all ingredients: Pour the slightly cooled syrup mixture over the cereal and pistachios. Stir well to ensure all the dry ingredients are evenly coated with the syrup mixture.
  6. Fill muffin cups: Spoon the mixture into the lined muffin tin, pressing lightly to compact the mixture so the cups hold together once set.
  7. Add chocolate chip topping: Sprinkle a few vegan chocolate chips on top of each cup, gently pressing them in so they stick.
  8. Chill and set: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for about 30 minutes, or until the cups are firm and set.
  9. Serve: Once firm, carefully remove the crispy cups from the muffin tin liners and enjoy your healthy vegan snack!

Notes

  • Make sure pistachios are unsalted to control the sodium content in the recipe.
  • Use vegan chocolate chips to keep this recipe fully plant-based.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the muffin cups for better structural integrity.
  • Store leftover cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and crispy.
  • For added texture, you can substitute some puffed rice cereal with puffed quinoa or amaranth.

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Keywords: Vegan snack, pistachio, crispy cups, puffed rice, healthy dessert, no bake, vegan chocolate

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