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This Protein Peanut Butter Cups recipe is a high-protein version of the classic treat that everyone loves. They are homemade, easy to make, so creamy, delicious, and only need 4 ingredients to make.
You may also like my chocolate protein baked oats and my healthy protein brownies.
I love how easy it is to make this high-protein treat. My kids love them and it only needs 4 ingredients to make it. A cleaner alternative to peanut butter cup candy. It is also customizable and can be made vegan-friendly and low sugar is necessary. Sometimes I use sugar-free chocolate chips to make them too!
Summary
- A healthier snack alternative with added protein.
- Easy to make with minimal pantry staple ingredients.
- They are so tasty.
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make these peanut butter cups. Full measurements are listed down below in the recipe card.
- Smooth peanut butter: you can also use almond butter.
- Protein powder: I use Whey Protein and vanilla flavor, but you can use any other protein powder.
- Chocolate chips: I use Dark chocolate chips, you may use semi-sweet, dairy-free, or sugar-free.
- Coconut oil.
How to make peanut butter cups
Step 1: Place 6 paper liners in the wells of a muffin tin and set aside.
Step 2: In a small bowl, mix the protein powder and peanut butter until smooth.
Step 3: Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl; microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted.
Step 4: Place approximately 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate in the bottom of each liner. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
Step 5: Place 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer.
Step 6: Add an additional tablespoon of chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture. Chill until firm. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Common Questions
Making your own peanut butter cups will certainly be healthier than the store-bought candy version like Reese’s brand. There are healthier store-bought versions out now that are made with dark chocolate and no added sugar for the peanut butter. Making your own at home will allow you to use healthier ingredients and add a bit of whey protein for an extra protein boost.
Yes. Instead of whey protein, you can use plant-based protein powder.
I suggest reading the ingredients labels. The filling will most likely be peanut butter and other additives.
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Protein Peanut Butter Cups
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Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup Smooth peanut butter
- 1 Scoop Whey Protein, vanilla flavor, about 1/3 cup
- 1 ½ Cups Dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon Coconut oil
Instructions
- Place 6 paper liners in the wells of a muffin tin and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1 Scoop Whey Protein and 1/3 Cup Smooth peanut butter until smooth.
- Place the 1 ½ Cups Dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon Coconut oil in a bowl; microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted.
- Place approximately 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate in the bottom of each liner. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
- Place 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer.
- Add an additional tablespoon of chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture. Chill until firm.
- Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Notes
- Use plant-based protein powder if needed.
- Lower the calories by using sugar-free chocolate chips.
- Store them in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I made these and they are to die for. Thank you
Glad you loved it. Yay
Hi Rena
Could you please give me the chocolate chip quantity in grams?
Many thanks
Denise
Will definitely make it keto….
I am very confused..the Calorie count is definitely off. I get 1130 Calories not 352..
Per serving? Not possible. We use an automated built-in calculator that populates the nutrition facts based on the ingredients used. Also the calories can be cut down by using sugar-free chocolate chips
Making for the second time! The first batch turned out perfect. I was a little heavy on the dark chocolate but who cares! They are delish and turn out great.
Thank you so much! Glad you loved it.
For the nutrition facts, is that for 1 cup or for the full serving size that it makes?
It’s per serving.
Does anyone have any tips for when it falls apart? Not all of them did it but certain ones split like a sandwich
Is this 352kcal per butter cup?
By using 6 paper-liners, you are making 6 peanut-butter cups (coming out to 59 kcal each). If you were to concoct a peanut-buttercup monstrosity rivaling the Chernobyl disaster by combining it all into one singular peanut-butter cup, then it would be 352kcal per peanut-butter cup.
Hope this answers your question, Victoria.
The peanut butter alone is more calories than that. PB = 506, chocolate chips = 1375, scoop protein = 200ish. 2081/6 = 350ish calories per peanut butter cup.
Can you use Natural peanut butter (the one you stir) or should it be the thicker, less oily kind?
It should work. But you may have to add a bit more protein powder to get it to the consistency you see in the video
I’ve already made these twice! They are a guilt free healthier treat in our house! Rena your recipes are just amazing!
Perfect! Thanks for the feedback
Haven’t tried these yet but I would like too. I don’t normally have protien powder. How much is in a scoop?
Hi. About 1/4 cup
10/10 ohhh myyy. These taste exactly like the real deal! I used muscle tech whey. I doubled the recipe to make 12 and they turned out THICK. I won’t double it next time and will still make 12. 🙂 Sadly they’re the same if not more calorie wise….. just SLIGHTLY higher protein. Definitely recommend making them!
Glad you loved it. Yes, if you can use sugar-free chocolate chips it will make a difference
LOVED IT !!!!
I’m not a big fan of the taste of whey protein, so I was doubtful about liking this recipe. But I was so excited to have found a healthy version of this classic that I gave it a try. So glad that I did !!!
Also this recipe is so easy with simple ingredients ! What’s not to love !!! I highly recommend it !!!
Thanks for the feedback. It is indeed easy to make and so good.