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Protein Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes (melting and assembly)
  • Total Time: 55 minutes (including freezing time)
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

These homemade Protein Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious and nutritious twist on the classic treat, combining rich dark chocolate with a protein-packed peanut butter filling. Perfect for a post-workout snack or a healthier dessert option, they offer a satisfying blend of flavors and textures with just the right amount of sweetness.

Ingredients

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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

  1. Melt the chocolate. In a heatproof bowl, gently melt the dark chocolate chips together with the coconut oil until smooth, either using a double boiler or short bursts in the microwave, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
  2. Prepare the chocolate base. Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon a small amount of the melted chocolate into each liner to form the base layer. Spread it evenly and place the muffin tin in the freezer to allow the chocolate to set firmly.
  3. Make the peanut butter filling. While the base sets, mix the natural peanut butter, protein powder, and maple syrup together in a bowl until smooth and well combined to create a creamy filling.
  4. Assemble the cups. Once the chocolate base is firm, spoon the peanut butter filling evenly on top of each chocolate base in the muffin tin.
  5. Top with chocolate and salt. Spoon the remaining melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer to cover it completely. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top of each cup for an added flavor contrast.
  6. Freeze until firm. Place the muffin tin back into the freezer and chill for at least 30 minutes or until the peanut butter cups are fully set and firm.
  7. Serve and enjoy. Remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin liners and enjoy your homemade protein-packed treat straight from the freezer or at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use high-quality dark chocolate chips for the best flavor and meltability.
  • You can substitute maple syrup for honey or agave syrup if preferred.
  • Keep the peanut butter cups stored in the freezer or refrigerator to maintain firmness.
  • To make it vegan, ensure your protein powder is plant-based and use vegan dark chocolate chips.
  • If you want a stronger chocolate flavor, use a cocoa powder along with the protein powder in the filling.

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