One of the things I love about food blogging is having access to an amazing community of like minded people who are constantly sharing their creative, innovative and delicious recipes. My inner food geek gets so excited when I stumble upon a recipe that I have never heard of before, and I immediately start planning to recreate it at home, thinking of ways I might tweak it to make it my own.
I recently discovered how to make jelly out of blueberries. I was let in on this little secret by Nicola over at Homegrown Kitchen who made some delicious sounding Blueberry Jelly Tip Iceblocks using pureed blueberries which when frozen turned into jelly.
As soon as I heard this I started to think of delicious blueberry jelly creations and immediately I thought to combine it with my favorite flavour combination – peanut butter and chocolate, a la peanut butter and jelly.
My first go wasn’t quite right – I thought I’d see if I could do a completely sugar-free version using just the blueberries to sweeten them. Unfortunately, the flavour wasn’t quite there, so I used that batch as chopped up mix-ins to my morning smoothie (which I definitely recommend trying – think a healthy Cold Stone ice cream). But my second attempt got it pretty much spot on – they are still not overly sweet, so feel free to add in a little extra sweetener if you wish.
These little bites are not only delicious, but they are actually quite healthy – packed full of antioxidants from the berries, cacao and peanuts. I imagine they would also be quite adaptable, although I haven’t started experimenting yet – if you do and come up with any good flavour combinations, feel free to share in the comments below.
Peanut butter jelly cups
Peanut base
2/3 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 Tbsp coconut butter
3 medjool dates
Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Blueberry jelly
1.5 cups fresh or frozen (thawed) blueberries
2 tsp raw honey
Chocolate top
1/2 cup coconut butter
1 Tbsp raw honey
2 Tbsp raw cacao
To make the base, add all ingredients to food processor and pulse until combined and resembling breadcrumbs. Divide evenly among 20 small molds and press down firmly. Place in the freezer whilst you make the jelly layer.
To make the jelly, add all ingredients to the food processor and mix until smooth. Distribute evenly among the molds on top of the peanut base. Place in the freezer whilst you make the chocolate layer.
To make the chocolate top, add all ingredients to a small saucepan over low heat. Stir to incorporate until just melted and combined. Place a teaspoon or two on top of the jelly and set in the freezer at least twenty minutes.
Remove from the freezer and allow to sit at room temperature a few minutes before serving.
Makes 20
Oh yum yum!! these little morsels look so delish!!!! and they sound like they taste even better!!! Will be trying these :)
I am always looking out for your next blog!!! Love the photos too!! :)
These are my kinda snack, they look gorgeous ;-)
I definitely think one of the best things about being a food blogger is getting to read all the lovely posts and recipes by other food bloggers as well.
The cups looks so delicious. The homemade blueberry jam sounds amazing. And what wonderful photos!
Its great isnt it! :) Thanks Josefine! x
These look gorgeous. I’ve made regular nut butter chocolate cups but haven’t added in a berry jam component, which I can see now would be amazing. Love this idea, Dearna!
Thank you Katie :) The berry jam adds a lovely extra element without too much extra fuss, and compliments the peanut butter and chocolate flavours perfectly (though what doesn’t, really? ;)
These look absolutely delicious! What a great idea!
Thanks Lauren :)
I’m so glad I’m not the only one with an inner food geek! :D Regardless, that geek just loooooves this idea … and wishes it was noshing on one of these gorgeous, healthy cups right this moment! The “jelly” is so clever! Pinning for sure!
Food geeks unite! ;) The jelly works so well, Im already thinking of what else I can do with it – stay tuned :)
WOW how cool! Love the combo of the blueberry jelly, peanut butter and chocolate. I am glad you found my blueberry jelly tips useful to create this recipe. Crazy how it is that simple!
Homemade blueberry jelly?!!!! Sign me up!!! I love peanut butter as well as ALL THINGS PB&J, so I jumped out of my chair the second I saw your post. I MUST make these! I want to carry all 20 of these beautiful guys around with me and snack on them throughout the day. Forever and always. MMMMM!
OH MY WOW I’d so be able to eat a dozen of these cuties right now! The flavor combo sounds dope! xxx
Oh my gosh wow these look so delish! I love the combination of peanut butter, jelly and chocolate :) I will definitely have to try this blueberry jelly idea!