Description
Indulge in these Protein Peanut Butter Cups for a guilt-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth and protein needs. These delicious cups are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
For the Chocolate Layer:
1 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate, 2 tablespoons coconut oil.
For the Peanut Butter Filling:
½ cup natural peanut butter, 1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder, 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare Chocolate Layer: Line a muffin tin with 12 paper liners. Melt dark chocolate and coconut oil until smooth. Spoon 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner, spread evenly, and freeze for 5 minutes.
- Make Peanut Butter Filling: In a bowl, mix peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and salt until smooth. Form small balls or scoops, flatten slightly, and place one portion on each chocolate layer.
- Complete the Cups: Cover with remaining melted chocolate, ensuring the peanut butter layer is fully coated. Freeze or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until set. Store in the fridge.
Notes
- You can substitute almond or cashew butter for peanut butter.
- For a vegan option, use plant-based protein powder and maple syrup.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of honey used.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 60 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
