Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Rich, chocolatey, and packed with peanut butter flavor, these Protein Peanut Butter Cups are an easy no-bake treat that feels indulgent while delivering a satisfying protein boost.
Equipment
- Spoon or spatula
- Mini muffin tray or regular muffin tray
- Paper liners
- Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Refrigerator or freezer
Ingredients
Peanut Butter Filling
- 180 g smooth peanut butter ¾ cup
- 80 g vanilla protein powder ½ cup
- 30 g honey or maple syrup 1½ tbsp
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Topping
- 80 g dark chocolate
- 1 tsp coconut oil optional, for a smoother chocolate layer
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tray (8-12 cavities) or a regular muffin tray (6 cavities) with paper liners. Or use a silicone muffin tray.
- In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, honey, and salt until a thick dough forms. If the mixture seems too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons milk.
- Divide the mixture evenly between the muffin liners and press down firmly.
- Melt the dark chocolate and coconut oil until smooth.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over each peanut butter cup and spread to cover the filling.
- Refrigerate or freeze until the chocolate has set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge.
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Notes
TIPS & NOTES:
• If the filling feels too dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of milk until it reaches a thick, fudgy consistency.
• Natural peanut butter works best, but if it's very runny, add a little extra protein powder to help firm up the mixture.
• A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top takes these peanut butter cups to the next level.
• Store them in the fridge for a softer texture or in the freezer for a firmer, candy-like bite.
• Different protein powders absorb moisture differently, so adjust with a little extra protein powder or milk as needed.
MEASUREMENTS:
I always recommend using a kitchen weighing scale and using weighted measurements. This will result in a more accurate process and your peanut butter cups will come out perfectly.
MORE INFO:
Read the blog post for a more in-depth explanation of how to make these protein peanut butter cups and more tips and storage instructions.
NUTRITIONAL INFO:
These nutritional values are provided as a guide only and may be different depending on your ingredients and measurements.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Serving Size
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
221
% Daily Value*
Fat
14
g
22
%
Carbohydrates
10.3
g
3
%
Protein
13.7
g
27
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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