Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups
These Healthy Peanut Butter Cups with 7g of protein are my latest obsession! I love making a big batch of this recipe and keeping it on hand for a healthy sweet treat anytime I'm craving chocolate. With only 5 minutes of prep time, this easy protein snack is so much better than store-bought!
Servings 10 Cups
Calories 217kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups dark chocolate chips
- 1 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 cup vanilla Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup crispy rice or crumbled rice cake optional
- flaky salt optional, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin with 10 liners.
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a glass bowl and microwave for about 45 seconds (or until melted), stirring every 15 seconds.
- Fill each liner with a thin layer of the melted chocolate over the bottom and up the sides.
- Freeze for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix the peanut butter, protein, yogurt, and optional crispy rice.
- Add the filling to each liner and lightly press to flatten.
- Top with the remaining melted chocolate and immediately add flaky salt.
- Freeze another 15 minutes, then store in the fridge or enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 217kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 233mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 2IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 1mg