3-ingredient homemade crunch cups (no bake) - Family Food on the Table (2024)

Homemade crunch cups are an easy, no-bake 3-ingredient recipe that’s perfect for a yummy chocolate treat! You’ll be amazed that they taste just like the candy! (These can also be made gluten-free, vegan and dairy-free.)

Hi friends! You ready to tackle this new week? Or are you wishing it was still Sunday and you could crawl back under the covers?

I'm feeling surprisingly refreshed for a Monday morning. We had a great time at the 100th birthday dinner for my "great aunt" (who is technically a second cousin twice removed or something crazy like that).

She's every bit as sharp and sassy as she's always been and I just sat next to her all night chatting and trying to soak up some of her wisdom. ????

I asked her what she thinks she's done well to stay so healthy and she said spending lots of time outside.

She said she went to camp (as a camper and a counselor) every year when she was growing up and spent lots of time in her yard and tending to her garden as an adult. So I guess we all need to go get some more vitamin D! ☀️☀️☀️

But first, let's get to today's chocolate deliciousness. ????

I just brought you my whole wheat chocolate baked donutsand an update to my healthy chocolate chip muffins, but I just had to squeeze in one more chocolate treat before Valentine’s Day. ❤️

And these 3-ingredient homemade crunch cups are about to make all your chocolate dreams come true!

They are so easy to make - just 3 ingredients and no baking needed! - and they really taste like the candy. ????

(Nestle Crunch was one of my very favorites as a kid but I don’t buy candy now. So of course I had to figure out how to make these myself!)

And they are the perfect small bite to satisfy that chocolate craving (and with built-in portion control so I don’t go too crazy!)

The kids of course, are always happy to see these show up.

M’s reaction to these the last time I made them: “These are SOOOO chocolatey!” ????????????

(I should note, the next day when I offered her one, she said they were TOO much chocolate for her. She’s in one of those stages where she can’t be satisfied. Even with chocolate. ????)

J on the other hand will gladly take any she doesn’t want. Atta boy!

Notes on homemade crunch cups:

• You can make these gluten-free and vegan and dairy-free by the ingredients you choose. I’ve done that before for a neighborhood party (with some boys who are gluten- and dairy-free.)
• I spray my mini muffin tin with cooking spray to help these crunch cups release easily. I let them sit on a paper towel after I take them out to remove the extra spray. (You can probably skip the cooking spray if your nonstick pan is really good.)
• Once these set up in the freezer, they can be stored in the refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to a week. You’ll want to let them sit out for a few minutes before eating though so they aren’t rock hard.
• On the other hand, if they sit out for more than 25-30 minutes, they will start to get a little melty and messy around the edges.
• You can find some mini muffin cup liners at some grocery stores and party stores. It makes this homemade chocolate candy fun and festive for serving at a party.

I hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day.

Whether that means staying in with some red wine and chocolate, going out with friends or having a romantic night - all are totally acceptable ways to celebrate! ????

Enjoy!

XO,

Kathryn

Check out these other healthier chocolate treats for a fun Valentine’s Day:

• Healthy double chocolate mini cupcakes (Family Food on the Table)
• Healthy chocolate pancakes (Family Food on the Table)
• Healthy chocolate chip muffins (Family Food on the Table)
• Skinny oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (The Food Charlatan)
• Healthy chocolate banana bread (The Baker Mama)
• Chocolate strawberry and pretzel fudge cups (Family Food on the Table)

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