Protein Reese Cups

Healthy Peanut Butter Cups

It’s no secret that I’ve always had a pretty big obsession with sweet treats. From these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cakes to Brownie Batter Ice Cream and Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Date Bars, I love a good chocolatey bite after lunch or dinner! And after much testing, I can honestly say that these copycat higher-protein Reese’s cups taste just like the real deal.

Why You’ll Love These Protein Peanut Butter Cups

• Is made in just 5 minutes prep time.
• Has 7g of protein per cup!
• Is SO easy to put together.
• Can be made with just 5 ingredients!
• Is perfect for meal prepping ahead of time or doubling the recipe and freezing for later!

If you’ve been looking for a healthier twist on classic peanut butter cups that’s next-level good, and you’re always craving a chocolate treat (like me), then you will LOVE these Protein Peanut Butter Cups!

You’ll Also Love: Protein Brownie Bites

More Healthy Chocolate Desserts

• Almond Joy Chocolate Covered Dates
• Gluten-Free Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
• Date Twix Bars
• Pumpkin Crunch Squares
• Date Snickers (Peanut Butter Yogurt Dates)
• Chocolate Covered Apples

Healthy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups Ingredients

Just 5 simple ingredients to make these easy homemade peanut butter cups! Here’s what you’ll need:

• Dark Chocolate Chips – Milk chocolate chips work as well.
• Coconut Oil – This helps the chocolate melt and then set for the peanut butter cups.
• Creamy Peanut Butter – Feel free to use almond butter for a delicious and fun variation! Cashew butter or sunbutter work great, too.
• Vanilla Protein – Plant-based protein or whey are both great options.
• Vanilla Greek Yogurt – Regular whole milk yogurt is delicious in these cups as well, but will have less protein than Greek yogurt.

Optional:

• Crispy Rice or Crumbled Rice Cake – Totally optional! I like this filling ingredient for a change in texture, but it’s better to leave it out if you plan on freezing these for awhile. Granola or chopped peanuts is great for a crunchy texture as well!
• Flaky Salt – Optional, but SO good on top of these peanut butter cups!

How to Make Protein Reese Cups

Make your own Healthy Peanut Butter Cups in just 5 minutes prep time! Here’s how to put them together:

1. Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in a glass bowl in the microwave, stirring every 15 seconds until melted.
2. Fill each muffin liner with a thin layer of the melted chocolate over the bottom and up the sides a bit.
3. Freeze for about 10 minutes.
4. Mix the peanut butter, protein, yogurt, and optional crispy rice for the filling.
5. Add to each liner and lightly press to flatten. 
6. Top with more melted chocolate.
7. Freeze another 15 minutes!

Protein Peanut Butter Cups Variations and Tips

• The easiest way to make sure the chocolate spreads evenly on the bottom of the liner is to pick up the liner and “swirl” the chocolate up the sides. Or you can use a spoon!
• Feel free to make these in a silicone muffin tray instead.
• You can also substitute PBFit mixed with water for the peanut butter to achieve lower calorie and higher protein macros.

How to Store Healthy Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

Refrigerator – Place in an airtight container with a lid and keep in the fridge for up to 7-10 days.

Freezer – Store in an airtight container with a lid and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. When ready to enjoy, you can either thaw one at room temperature for a few minutes or move them to the fridge the night before!

More Protein Treats

• Cottage Cheese Ice Cream
• Protein Banana Bread
• Cookie Dough Dip
• Protein Cheesecake
• Ninja Creami Protein Milkshake
• Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Energy Bites