Protein Peanut Butter Cups
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Protein Peanut Butter Cups
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A high-protein version of the classic treat. Made with only 4 pantry-staple ingredients and added protein powder for a nutritional boost.
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Ingredients
- 1/3 Cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 coop 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 Information
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Calories
357kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
16g
(80%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
133mg
(6%)
Potassium
396mg
(11%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
17g
(34%)
Vitamin A
18IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.2mg
(0%)
Calcium
158mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 357 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 357kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 133mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 396mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 17g | 34% |
| Vitamin A | 18IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 158mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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