Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Protein Peanut Butter Cups are made with just (4) real food ingredients and they come together in minutes. These easy no bake treats are perfect for chocolate and peanut butter lovers!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 237kcal
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup protein powder see note 1
- 2 tablespoons honey sub with maple syrup
- 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips about 9 ounces; see note 2
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- flaky sea salt, for sprinkling optional
Instructions
- Place (12) paper or foil liners in the cavities of a standard muffin tin.
- Place the peanut butter, protein powder and honey in a medium mixing bowl and stir until no lumps of protein powder remain. You can also use a mixer to beat the ingredients until combined. The mixture will be a soft dough that is very easy to work with.1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, 1/3 cup protein powder, 2 tablespoons honey
- Form the peanut butter mixture into (12) flattened discs (about 1 tablespoon each) and set aside.
- Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl and stir to combine. Microwave at 50% power for 1 minute, then stir, and microwave for 30 - 60 seconds longer and stir until the chocolate chips have completely melted.1.5 cups dark chocolate chips, 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- Place 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate in the bottom of each paper lined muffin cup and spread the chocolate up the sides a bit. Place a peanut butter disc into the chocolate in each muffin cup, then drizzle about 1/2 tablespoon over the top of each peanut butter discs until completely covered. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt as desired and chill in the refrigerator for up to 3 hours or until set. Remove from the paper liners and enjoy!flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Notes
- Pro tip: I used vanilla whey protein, but any type of protein powder will work. Keep in mind that the texture of protein powders vary, so the texture of the filling will depend on which type you use.
- I used Guittard dairy-free chocolate chips made with coconut sugar. Sub with your favorite chocolate chips!
- If you'd like a softer peanut butter cup, leave it out at room temp for just a few minutes before eating.
- For best results, store peanut butter cups in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1peanut butter cup | Calories: 237kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 70mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g