Description
Protein Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious and healthy treat that combines the rich flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with the added benefit of protein.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (chocolate or vanilla)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips (dairy-free if preferred)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners to make it easy to remove the cups after they set.
- In a medium bowl, combine the peanut butter, protein powder, and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until fully mixed and smooth.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Pour a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of each muffin liner, just enough to cover the bottom.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer, filling each cup about halfway.
- Top the peanut butter layer with another spoonful of melted chocolate, fully covering the peanut butter mixture.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for about 15-20 minutes or until the chocolate has completely hardened.
- Once set, remove the cups from the liners, and indulge in your delicious Protein Peanut Butter Cups!
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey/maple syrup.
- Store the cups in the refrigerator for longer shelf life.
- Experiment with different protein powder flavors for variety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Protein Peanut Butter Cups, healthy dessert, no-bake treats, protein snacks