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Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
These homemade protein peanut butter cups come together so easily in a few simple steps! A rich chocolate layer wrapped around a creamy peanut butter center, these no-bake peanut butter cups make for the perfect snack or dessert.
Prep Time
25 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 252 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup peanut butter runny/natural
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup vanilla protein powder or unflavoured protein powder
For the Chocolate Layer
- 2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- Flakey sea salt for topping
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, and protein powder. Stir well to combine and place in the fridge for around 5 minutes.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on high in 20-second increments, stirring in between until the chocolate is fully melted.
- Place 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cavity of the muffin mould (if you do not have a silicone muffin mould, you can place a cupcake liner into a metal muffin tray to make removing them easier). Use a spoon to gently spread the melted chocolate up the sides the mould to coat. Transfer to the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
- Meanwhile, roll your peanut butter mixture into 12 balls and once the chocolate has set, place each ball into the center of each mould. Gently press down to flatten the mixture and cover the top of the mixture with 1 tablespoon of remaining chocolate (gently reheat the chocolate in the microwave if it has hardened). Place in the freezer for about 10 minutes to harden, top with flakey sea salt before serving if desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
252kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
73mg
(3%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
22g
(44%)
Vitamin A
67IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
55mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 252
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 252kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 73mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 67IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 55mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.