Protein Peanut Butter Cups

These protein peanut butter cups melt in your mouth and they’re super easy to make! You only need a handful of ingredients for these high protein treats.

Who doesn’t love the taste of chocolate and peanut butter? When it comes to sweets, this combination can be a diet destroyer, because it’s loaded with sugar and calories.

Don’t get me wrong – there’s nothing wrong with eating sweets once in a while. I can’t stress the importance of a balanced diet and enjoying treats in moderation.

But if you want to make a healthier version, this recipe is for you. Each protein peanut butter cup is loaded with 7 grams of protein and less than 3 grams of sugar. Now let’s get to it!

Ingredients

For this recipe we’re making a classic peanut butter cup, with less sugar and more protein. We can accomplish this task by using powdered peanut butter and sugar free chocolate chips. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1/2 cup sugar free chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup powdered peanut butter
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 5 tbsp milk

What You’ll Need

These protein peanut butter cups are super easy to make, but you’ll still need some essential tools. A muffin/cupcake pan and cupcake liners are essential. You’ll also need a microwave safe bowl for the chocolate.

For measuring ingredients, you’ll need these sizes: 1 tsp, 1 tbsp, and 1/2 cup. And that’s it for the kitchen tools! Now let’s move on to how to make these protein peanut butter cups.

How to Make Protein Peanut Butter Cups

Start out by melting your chocolate chips in the microwave. You can do this on the stove top, but it’s much faster (and easier to to it in the microwave). Microwave the chocolate in 30 second intervals, making sure to stir often.

Add in a small amount of oil, to prevent the chocolate from hardening. Then transfer half the chocolate to cupcake liners. Slowly move each liner around so the chocolate forms an edge on the bottom.

This creates a nice bowl for the peanut butter to sit in. Then place the chocolate in the freezer for 10 minutes. While the chocolate is settling, combine powdered peanut butter and milk in a mixing bowl.

I recommend adding the milk one tablespoon at a time, in order to prevent the peanut butter from getting too watery. Use a spoon to place the peanut butter in the chocolate, and put the tray back in the freezer for 10 minutes.

The final step is covering the peanut butter with the leftover chocolate from the first step. Once the peanut butter is covered, place the tray back in the freezer for another 10 minutes.

Storing Protein Peanut Butter Cups

These protein peanut butter cups will stay fresh in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. You can also keep them in a sealed container in the freezer for up to 6 months.

The freezer also keeps the peanut butter in place. These protein peanut butter cups will taste good either way, but the peanut butter starts getting soft when kept in the refrigerator.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the macros for this recipe?

Each protein peanut butter cup has 132 calories, 16g carbs, 8g fat, and 7g of protein. Plus, there’s less than 3g of sugar in each peanut butter cup.

Why are my peanut butter cups soft?

If you find the protein peanut butter cups to be too soft, try placing them in the freezer. Creating that perfect peanut butter texture can be difficult (when using the powder version) but the freezer will hold everything together in place.

Can I use regular peanut butter?

Yes, using regular peanut butter is always an option for this recipe. Just remember this ingredient will increase the amount of calories, fat, and sugar. You can replace powdered peanut butter with 1/2 a cup of regular peanut butter.

More Peanut Butter Recipes

If you enjoy the taste of peanut butter, take a look at my other peanut butter based recipes here:

• Peanut Butter Oatmeal Protein Bars
• Healthy Peanut Butter & Jelly