Description
These homemade protein peanut butter cups are rich, chocolatey, and packed with protein for a satisfying snack or dessert. Made with simple ingredients, they are easy to prepare and perfect for keeping in the freezer.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1–2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil, melted (or additional peanut butter)
- 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon vanilla protein powder or unflavoured collagen
- 2 cups chocolate chips (semi sweet or dark)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Sea salt, for topping
Instructions
- Line a 12-cavity muffin tin with muffin liners or use a silicone muffin tray.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, melted coconut oil, and protein powder. Stir until smooth and combined, then refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until fully melted and smooth.
- Add 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each muffin liner. Use the back of a spoon to spread some chocolate slightly up the sides. Freeze for 10 minutes until firm.
- Roll the peanut butter mixture into 12 small balls. Place one ball into each chocolate cup and gently flatten.
- Top each cup with about 1 tablespoon of the remaining melted chocolate, covering the filling completely.
- Freeze for another 10 minutes until set. Sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
- Store the peanut butter cups in the freezer in an airtight container.
Notes
- Silicone muffin liners make it easier to remove the peanut butter cups.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor and slightly lower sweetness.
- Collagen powder creates a softer filling texture compared to protein powder.
- Keep stored in the freezer for best texture and freshness.
- Drizzle with extra peanut butter before serving for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter cup
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
