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Protein-Packed Peanut Butter Cups for Home Cooks

Protein Peanut Butter Cups made approachable with clear cues, pantry staples, and flexible swaps.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup protein powder vanilla or chocolate
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil optional

Instructions

  • Mix the peanut butter, honey, protein powder, and vanilla extract in a bowl until smooth.
  • Melt the dark chocolate chips and coconut oil (if using) in a microwave-safe bowl.
  • Lining a muffin tin with cupcake liners or lightly greasing it, pour a layer of melted chocolate into each cup.
  • Chill the chocolate layer in the refrigerator for about 10 minutes until it firms up.
  • Spoon the peanut butter mixture over the set chocolate layer in each cup.
  • Cover the peanut butter layer with another layer of melted chocolate.
  • Chill the filled cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes until fully set.
  • Remove the cups from the muffin tin and enjoy!