Whoever thought to make Theo Peanut Butter Cups heart-shaped was pure genius. They are almost too adorable to eat … almost. And though they do have a milk chocolate variety, this chocolatier was compassionate enough to make a dairy-free, soy-free, dark chocolate version. In fact, since we first posted about Theo Peanut Butter Cups, they’ve expanded their vegan line to include four varieties! Three with peanut butter, and one with almond butter. For that, we are oh-so very grateful.
Theo Peanut Butter Cups come in a Few Vegan, Soy-Free Flavors
I picked up a package of these Theo peanut butter cups on sale for an impossible to resist price. Whether I’d struck gold or just found a satisfying sugar fix, the value was still there.
Upon first bite, I was surprised by the thickness of the chocolate layers. They were much more substantial than other brands, with a nice smooth, semi-sweet taste, much like everyday chocolate chips. But while I love dense, sweet cacao, that hefty amount nearly drown the peanut-y middle, which was a coarse, slightly dry filling, rather than smooth and creamy as I had been expecting. That said, it was quite good overall with the right sweet and salty balance. I just longed for a little more peanut butter oomph.
I’ve updated this post to include details for all four vegan varieties here. Be sure to leave your own rating and review below if you try any of them!
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter
Ingredients: cocoa beans*+, peanut butter (roasted peanuts)*, cane sugar*+, cocoa butter*+, powdered sugar (cane sugar, cornstarch)*+, peanut flour*, salt, rosemary extract^ (sunflower oil, rosemary extract)*, ground vanilla bean*+. contains peanuts. *organic +fair trade ^used to ensure freshness. adds no flavor.
Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 220 calories, 15g fat, 17g carbs, 2g fiber, 12g sugars (includes 12g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Peanut Butter & Jelly (new!)
Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 210 calories, 13g fat, 19g carbs, 2g fiber, 15g sugars (includes 14g added sugars), 4g protein.*
Double Chocolate Peanut Butter
Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 230 calories, 17g fat, 13g carbs, 3g fiber, 6g sugars (includes 6g added sugars), 5g protein.*
Almond Butter
Nutrition (per 2 pieces): 230 calories, 17g fat, 15g carbs, 3g fiber, 11g sugars (includes 10g added sugars), 4g protein.*
More Facts on Theo Peanut Butter Cups (Vegan Varieties)
Price: $2.29 per 1.4-ounce 2-pack
Availability: Theo Peanut Butter Cups and Almond Butter Cups are sold at Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger stores, and other natural food stores in the U.S. and Canada. You can also order them direct from the company’s website below or on Amazon.
Certifications: These Theo Peanut Butter Cups and Almond Butter Cups are Certified Organic, Certified Fair Trade, and Certified Kosher D (for dairy equipment, not ingredients; see our Understanding Kosher Guide).
Dietary Notes: By ingredients, these Theo Peanut Butter Cups and Almond Butter Cups are dairy-free / non-dairy, egg-free, gluten-free, soy-free, vegan, and vegetarian.*
For More Product Information: Visit the Theo website at www.theochocolate.com.
*Always read the ingredient and nutrition statement prior to consumption. Ingredients, processes, and labeling are subject to change at any time for any company or product. Contact the company to discuss their manufacturing processes if potential allergen cross-contamination is an issue for you. No food product can be guaranteed “safe” for every individual’s needs. You should never rely on ingredient and allergen statements alone if dealing with a severe food allergy.
3.5 Stars Really
I would think about buying these again when on sale, but might still hesitate. The chocolate is just a little too thick and the middle was quite dry. If they upped the filling and worked on the moisture, I would be sold. I bought the dark peanut butter variety.
