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Caramel Turtle Brownie Cups with Caramel & Pecans

When rich, fudgy brownies meet a thick layer of date caramel, you get these caramel turtle brownie cups. They’re made with almond flour, walnuts, cocoa powder, maple syrup, and a naturally sweetened caramel made from dates and almond butter. Finished with crunchy pecans, chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt, they hit that salty sweet balance while still being made with simple, unrefined ingredients. These brownie cups are filling, satisfying, and honestly good enough to replace a protein bar or afternoon snack.

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The Spanish Aperitivo Tradition

In Spain, small bowls of nuts, olives, and crunchy snacks are traditionally served as part of the aperitivo, the pre meal ritual meant to spark conversation and open the appetite. You’ll find mixes like this on bar counters alongside vermouth, cava, or wine, often made with whatever nuts and legumes are on hand and seasoned simply with salt, smoke, and citrus. There isn’t one official recipe. The idea is variety, crunch, and something salty enough to keep you lingering at the table. This mix is a modern, clean ingredient take on that tradition, inspired by classic Spanish bar snacks but adapted for easy home entertaining.

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Caramel Turtle Brownie Cups

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No bake caramel turtle brownie cups with a soft, fudgy brownie base, a silky date caramel layer, and crunchy toppings. Naturally sweetened, made with simple ingredients, and perfect to keep in the fridge or freezer for an easy snack or dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240

Method
 

Make the brownie base
  1. Add almond flour, walnuts, cocoa powder, maple syrup, almond butter, and dairy free milk to a food processor. Blend until a thick, sticky dough forms. Press an even layer into parchment lined muffin cups.
Make the date caramel
  1. Clean the food processor bowl. Add dates, dairy free milk, almond butter, coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and glossy.
  2. Assemble
  3. Spoon a thick layer of date caramel over each brownie base. Add toppings of choice including chopped pecans, chocolate chips, and flaky sea salt.
  4. Set
  5. Freeze for 30 minutes, then transfer to the fridge for another 30 minutes until set. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 95gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 85mgPotassium: 260mgFiber: 5gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2.3mg

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