Coconut Butter + Vanilla Bean Coconut Butter Cups

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon maple syrup, warmed
• 1 pinch fine grain sea salt
• 1 1/2 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 cups unsweetened dried finely shredded/grated coconut [not flaked or chips]
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin unrefined coconut oil, melted
• 1 tablespoon pure cane sugar, optional
• 1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped
• 1 cup coconut butter, melted or freshly processed