Protein Peanut Butter Cups (dairy-free)
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Protein Peanut Butter Cups (dairy-free)
Description
This recipe crafts dairy-free protein peanut butter cups using natural peanut butter mixed smoothly with vanilla-flavored vegan protein powder, almond milk, and vanilla extract. The mixture is pressed firmly into mini silicone muffin molds to form the base. Separately, chocolate chips are gently melted with coconut oil over very low heat to avoid burning, then poured over the peanut butter mixture as a chocolate topping. The cups are chilled in the freezer until set.
The texture results in a firm, creamy peanut butter filling coated with a thin layer of smooth chocolate that firms up but melts pleasantly at room temperature. Since protein powder type affects the filling's texture, thorough mixing is needed to avoid graininess. The recipe yields either 6 large or 12 mini cups, and the cups are best eaten after resting a few minutes at room temperature for creaminess.
These cups can be stored in the freezer or refrigerator and enjoyed cold or softened slightly before eating. They provide a convenient dairy-free, protein-enriched treat suitable for snacking or a small dessert.
Ingredients
- 1 tbs almond milk
- ½ cup peanut butter natural
- ¼ cup vegan protein powder vanilla
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips dairy-free as needed
- 2 teaspoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Over low heat melt together the coconut oil and chocolate chips. Remove from heat before the chips are fully melted.
- In the meantime, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, vanilla, and almond milk.
- Press the peanut butter mixture into mini silicone muffin molds. Make sure to press down hard so that they stick together.
- When chocolate is melted, divide and pour on top of the peanut butter cup mixture. Pop in the freezer to set.
Notes
- Use well-mixed filling to avoid grainy texture, as protein powder affects consistency.
- Melt chocolate chips over very low heat and remove just as they start melting to prevent thickening from burning.
- Store the cups frozen or refrigerated; serve at room temperature after resting for creaminess.
- Recipe yields 6 large or 12 mini cups; nutrition info is for 2 mini cups per serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 232 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 232kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 151mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 122mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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