Description
Delicious and healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups made with rich dark chocolate, natural peanut butter, protein powder, and a touch of maple syrup. Perfect as a high-protein snack or treat that is easy to prepare and freezer-friendly.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Peanut Butter Filling
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1 scoop protein powder (vanilla or chocolate)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
Topping
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Prepare Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate into the bottom of each liner, spreading evenly to form the base layer.
- Freeze Chocolate Base: Place the muffin tin in the freezer to allow the chocolate base to set firmly, about 10-15 minutes.
- Make Filling: While the base sets, combine the natural peanut butter, protein powder, and maple syrup in a bowl. Mix thoroughly until well blended and smooth.
- Assemble Cups: Remove the muffin tin from the freezer. Spoon the peanut butter mixture evenly over the chilled chocolate bases.
- Top with Chocolate: Pour the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter filling in each cup, covering the filling completely.
- Sprinkle Salt and Freeze: Lightly sprinkle sea salt on top of each cup. Return the muffin tin to the freezer and chill until the cups are fully firm, approximately 20-30 minutes.
- Enjoy: Once set, remove the protein peanut butter cups from liners and enjoy as a tasty, protein-packed snack.
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils for a healthier option.
- Vanilla or chocolate flavored protein powder can be used depending on your taste preference.
- Store the peanut butter cups in an airtight container in the freezer for up to two weeks.
- For a softer texture, allow cups to sit at room temperature for a few minutes before eating.
- Sprinkling sea salt enhances the flavor contrast between sweet and savory.
