Protein Peanut Butter Cups {4-Ingredients}
This Protein Peanut Butter Cups recipe is a high-protein version of the classic treat that everyone loves. They are homemade, easy to make, so creamy, delicious, and only need 4 ingredients to make.
I love how easy it is to make this high-protein treat. My kids love them, and they only need 4 ingredients to make them. A cleaner alternative to peanut butter cup candy. It is also customizable and can be made vegan-friendly, and low sugar is necessary. Sometimes I use sugar-free chocolate chips to make them too!
You may also like my chocolate protein baked oats and my healthy protein brownies.
Before you get started
- You can make this even healthier by using sugar-free chocolate chips.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free chocolate chips and plant-based
- If you do not have protein powder, use equal amounts of almond flour.
Ingredients you will need
Below is a list of ingredients you will need to make these peanut butter cups. Full measurements are listed down below in the recipe card.
- Creamy peanut butter: I love using peanut butter for this, but you can also use almond butter or any other nut butter.
- Protein powder: I use Whey Protein and vanilla flavor, but you can use any other protein powder. For a vegan option, use plant-based protein powder.
- Chocolate chips: I use Dark chocolate chips, you may use semi-sweet, dairy-free, or sugar-free.
- Coconut oil helps thin out the chocolate and prevents it from becoming too hard when it sets.
How to make protein peanut butter cups
Below is a step-by-step process on how to make these protein peanut butter cups.
1️⃣ Make the peanut butter filling
Place 6 paper liners in the wells of a muffin tin and set aside. In a small bowl, mix the protein powder and peanut butter until smooth.
✏️ Using silicone liners will make it easier to peel the peanut butter cups off the liner. Other paper liners will work, but some may stick.
2️⃣ Melt the chocolate
Place the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl; microwave in 30-second increments until fully melted. Add approximately 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate to the bottom of each liner.
Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes or until the chocolate is set.
3️⃣ Add the peanut butter filling
Place 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer. Spread them out a bit.
✏️ You should make sure the chocolate at the bottom has hardened.
4️⃣ Top the filling with chocolate and cool
Add an additional tablespoon of chocolate on top of the peanut butter mixture. Chill until firm.
✏️ Once they are fully set, you can remove them from the silicone cups and place them in a container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
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Common Questions
Yes. Instead of whey protein, you can use plant-based protein powder.
Yes. They can be frozen for up to 3 months. When ready to serve again, place them in the fridge to thaw.
If you do not want to use protein powder, you can replace it with almond flour or coconut flour. I suggest adding 1-2 tablespoons of honey or maple syrup to add a bit of sweetness.
