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Ditch the Toxic Valentine's Candy! These "Better Than Reese's" Clean Almond Butter Cups Will Make You the Holiday Hero

Have you seen those heart-shaped boxes of mystery ingredients lining the store shelves? You know, the ones with ingredient lists that read like a chemistry experiment – artificial flavors, high fructose corn syrup, preservatives, and those mysterious "natural and artificial colors." This Valentine's Day, you can skip the synthetic food dyes (Red 40, anyone?) and processed sugars while still indulging in something utterly decadent and love-worthy.

These homemade almond butter cups aren't just another dessert – they're about to become your Valentine's Day secret weapon. Made with velvety almond butter from Burroughs Family Farm, maple syrup that's straight from Millers Organic Farm, and rich organic dark chocolate crafted by Pascha, they're proof that clean eating can be absolutely luxurious. Plus, unlike those store-bought candies with their hormone-disrupting soy lecithin and gut-irritating artificial sweeteners, every ingredient in these cups is chosen with love and wellness in mind.

What makes these extra special? While big candy companies are busy formulating their latest artificial preservatives, our local farmers and artisans are pouring their hearts into creating pure, unprocessed foods. We especially love knowing that the almonds are fresh from Burroughs Family Farm and the maple syrup is unfiltered. No mysterious ingredients, no soy, no refined sugars - just wholesome goodness that shows you really care about what you're giving to your loved ones.

The best part? They're incredibly simple to make, which means you still have time to whip up a batch before Valentine's Day! Whether you're making them for your sweetheart, your kids' classroom party (be the parent who brings the non-toxic treats!), or your galentine's celebration, these almond butter cups are sure to spark joy. Plus, they're customizable – swap in different nut butters (we sometimes use homemade amazing pecan butter), add a sprinkle of Jacobsens sea salt, or include your favorite super foods for an extra boost of love.

📬 Spread the Love! Here's how to share this game-changing recipe:

- Copy this blog post & share via email, text or social media so other parents dreading the Valentine's Day candy rush can make this

- Print a few copies to share at your next book club or community gathering

- Host a pre-Valentine's treat-making party and teach friends how to make clean candy

- Save this recipe card to share at your next doctor's office or wellness practitioner's waiting room

- Add it to your neighborhood's newsletter or community board

- Bring these to your kid's classroom party (with recipe cards for other parents!)



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Bonus Tip: Making these for a Valentine's Day party or gathering? Print this email and place it near your treats – you'll be amazed how many people want to ditch the toxic store-bought candy when they taste something this good! 🌟



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