5 from 15 votes
High Protein Almond Butter Cups
These High Protein Almond Butter Cups combine runny almond butter, collagen powder, and maple syrup as a creamy filling coated with a layer of melted dark chocolate, coconut oil, and cacao butter. After setting in the freezer, they form firm, bite-sized treats with a rich chocolate shell and protein-enriched almond center. They're a convenient snack that balances sweetness and texture while offering added protein.
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Servings:
6
Calories:
209 kcal
Course:
Dessert, Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup almond butter runny
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ cup collagen powder
- 1 tbs maple syrup
- ½ cup dairy-free chocolate chips mini, dark chocolate optional
- 1 tbs coconut oil
- 1 tbs cacao butter
Instructions
- In a small pot, melt the cacao butter, mini chocolate chips, and coconut oil over low heat.
- Meanwhile, mix together the almond butter, collagen, and maple syrup.
- Once the chocolate is melted, use a tablespoon to portion just under a tablespoon into 6 muffin cups.
- Next, divide the almond mixture (it’s thick, not runny!). Then, press is down a bit.
- Finally, pour the remaining melted chocolate over the top.
- Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt if you want.
- Pop in the freezer for 2 hours to set.
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Notes
- Use runny almond butter for a creamy filling; thicker nut butters result in a denser texture.
- Cashew or other nut butters can substitute almond butter.
- Store the cups in the fridge or freezer to prevent sticky chocolate especially in warm weather.
Nutrition Information
Calories
209kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
9g
(18%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
124mg
(3%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
0.1IU
(0%)
Calcium
72mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 209
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 124mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 0.1IU | 0% |
| Calcium | 72mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.