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two peanut butter cups on a plate with one sliced in half showing the middle of it.
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Protein Peanut Butter Cups

A high-protein version of the classic treat. Made with only 4 pantry-staple ingredients and added protein powder for a nutritional boost.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings: 6
Author: Rena

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.
    light blue and light green silicone cup liners placed on a pan.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the 1 Scoop Whey Protein and 1/3 Cup Smooth peanut butter until smooth.
    peanut butter and protein powder mixed together in a bowl 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.
    melted chocolate in a bowl.
  • 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.
    melted chocolate placed in the silicone liner.
  • Place 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer.
    peanut butter protein mixture added over each mold.
  • Add an additional tablespoon of chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture. Chill until firm.
    melted chocolate is added over the peanut butter layer in the mold.
  • Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
    peanut butter cups placed in a dish over parchment paper.

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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

Calories: 357kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 133mg | Potassium: 396mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 158mg | Iron: 1mg