Why Make This Recipe
Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups are a delicious and nutritious treat. They combine the rich taste of peanut butter with dark chocolate while adding protein for a healthy boost. These cups are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the guilt. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed as a snack or dessert.
How to Make Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups
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)
Directions:
- Prepare a muffin tin with 10 liners.
- Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a glass bowl. Microwave for about 45 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted.
- Fill each liner with a thin layer of the melted chocolate, covering the bottom and up the sides.
- Freeze for about 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, mix together the peanut butter, protein powder, yogurt, and optional crispy rice.
- Add the filling to each chocolate-lined liner and lightly press to flatten.
- Top with the remaining melted chocolate, and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
- Freeze for another 15 minutes. After that, you can store them in the fridge or enjoy right away!
How to Serve Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Serve these peanut butter cups chilled from the fridge for the best texture and flavor. You can enjoy them as a snack, dessert, or even share them with friends and family. They are great for parties or as a post-workout treat.
How to Store Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups
Store your Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups in an airtight container in the fridge. They can last for up to one week, but you may find they disappear much sooner!
Tips to Make Healthy Protein Peanut Butter Cups
- Make sure not to overheat the chocolate when melting it.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of protein powder according to your taste.
- If you like a crunchier texture, add more crispy rice or crumbled rice cake.
Variation
You can swap out the creamy peanut butter for almond butter or any nut butter of your choice to create different flavors. You can also experiment with different flavors of protein powder, such as chocolate or strawberry.
FAQs
Q: Can I use milk chocolate instead of dark chocolate?
A: Yes, you can use milk chocolate if you prefer a sweeter taste.
Q: Is there a way to make these peanut butter cups dairy-free?
A: Yes, use dairy-free chocolate chips and substitute the Greek yogurt with a dairy-free yogurt.
Q: Can I freeze these peanut butter cups?
A: Yes, you can freeze them! Just make sure they are stored in a freezer-safe container.
