Protein Peanut Butter Cups Made Healthy (Just 5 Ingredients)

Store-bought peanut butter cups are full of added sugar and who-knows-what additives.

Why not make your own so you’re in control of the ingredients?

These homemade peanut butter cups are not only tasty, but they also feature extra protein in the form of protein powder and almonds.

Why is that important?

Protein is key to keeping you satiated after eating and helping to build and repair muscles, cartilage, and skin. It’s also a good way to improve your metabolism.

And when you can manage all that while eating healthy desserts, you’re on to something!

Protein Peanut Butter Cups with Healthy Fats

I used coconut oil as the fat, since it contains a unique medium-chain triglyceride that curbs hunger, increases your metabolism, and reduces insulin sensitivity. It’s melted with vegan chocolate chips for a creamy, chocolaty layer that’s irresistibly good.

Even though there’s a little sweetness in these cups, I always avoid refined white sugar and use a natural sweetener. Maple syrup adds a nice flavor while also including trace antioxidants and important minerals that refined sugar lacks.

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Protein Peanut Butter Cups

This homemade protein peanut butter cups recipe sneaks in some serious nutrition with added protein, but it still delivers on taste.

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Prep Time

10 minutes

Passive Time

35 minutes

Servings

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Ingredients

• 1 cup organic peanut butter (creamy)
• 3 scoops chocolate protein powder (vegan)
• 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
• 1 10 oz bag Enjoy Life! chocolate chips
• 2 tsp coconut oil

Prep Time 10 minutes Passive Time 35 minutes Servings MetricUS Imperial Ingredients 1 cup organic peanut butter (creamy) 3 scoops chocolate protein powder (vegan) 2 tbsp pure maple syrup 1 10 oz bag Enjoy Life! chocolate chips 2 tsp coconut oil

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Instructions

1. In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, Pure Plant Protein and maple syrup.
2. In a separate microwave­-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together until just smooth.
3. Spoon a small amount of melted chocolate into the bottom of muffin tin lined with parchment or silicone baking cups.
4. Add a dollop of peanut butter on top.
5. Drizzle chocolate on top of each cup, adding enough to cover the peanut butter mixture. Refrigerate until hardened.
6. To store, keep in an airtight container in the fridge until ready to serve. Enjoy within 2 weeks.

Recipe Notes

Enjoy Life! chcoolate chips are dairy-free, nut-free, and soy-free, and can be found at any natural grocery store in the baking aisle.
Make sure to buy organic, virgin, unrefined, expeller-pressed coconut oil.

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Yuri Elkaim

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