12/22/2025
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Christmas Tree
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Base
1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy, no added oils or sugar) ¼–⅓ cup almond flour (to thicken)
1 tablespoon pure maple syrup Pinch of sea salt (optional, depending on peanut butter)
Chocolate Coating
¾ cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate (70% or higher) I’ve been loving
½ cup sprouted puffed rice
Toppings
Pomegranate arils
Unsweetened shredded coconut Flaky sea salt (to finish)
Instructions
In a bowl, mix the peanut butter, almond flour, and maple syrup until thick, smooth, and moldable. You’re looking for a dough that holds its shape but isn’t dry. Add more almond flour if it’s too soft, or a splash more peanut butter if it feels crumbly.
Line a small baking sheet or cutting board with parchment paper. Spoon the peanut butter mixture onto the parchment and use a spatula or your hands to shape it into a Christmas tree. Smooth the top and edges, then place in the freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Gently melt the dark chocolate using a double boiler. Once melted, fold in the puffed rice until evenly coated.
Remove the peanut butter tree from the freezer. Spoon the chocolate–puffed rice mixture over the tree, spreading evenly to fully cover the surface.
While the chocolate is still soft, decorate with pomegranate arils and shredded coconut to look like ornaments and snow. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Return to the fridge for 15–20 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Slice and enjoy straight from the fridge.