What are Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups?
I’m not going to lie, these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups are delicious.
If you are looking for a yummy snack, sweet tooth fix, or just craving some peanut butter these things are what you are looking for. They are very similar to a regular peanut butter cup and they only use 4 ingredients!
You can play with the ratios and see if you like it a little more peanut buttery or more protein powdery and adjust by 1/4 cup either way to change the flavor without changing the texture a whole lot.
Also, if you are like me and don’t want to take the time to make them into actual cups just put it in a pan and make them into bars!
The 1:1 ratio I have listed here has a very peanut butter cup like texture and man it was so good! My husband even put it on his ice cream!
Using pantry staples like peanut butter and chocolate chips makes this a cost-effective protein bar. Buy protein powder in bulk and store extras in the freezer to keep fresh longer. These protein bars will be saving you some serious cash if you usually purchase them at the store.
Why You’ll Love this Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Recipe
Did you say no bake? Why yes I did! That is one of the reasons you are going to love this recipe and makes it a perfect snack for warmer weather. You don’t have to do anything but melt the chocolate somehow and chill it back down.
There are so many options for protein bars out there, but these homemade ones mean you get to pick the ingredients you are using, and there are only four of them! This is packed with protein and healthy fats so you are going to feel amazing after eating these.
Need something sweet, but not the sugar crash? Then this is your recipe. There is no additional extra sugar (depending on what chocolate chips you use) so this is going to satisfy your sweet tooth without adding more sugar than you want and that means no sugar crash!
There are only four delicious ingredients that you get to decide on the brand and the contents of in these Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups.
You can mix these four ingredients together and have this recipe done in a a matter of minutes, so you will be snacking in no time!
Protein bars are a great option for families on the go. When you make your own protein bars you can use the ingredients you feel good about and feel good feeding your kids. This recipe is extremely kid friendly for this reason and is also perfect for adults on the go!
Tips for the Best Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups
If you are making peanut butter cups, using silicone reusable muffin liners makes for really easy removal and also you will always have them on hand! Check out this video from Detoxinista for how to use the muffin liners and dipping them perfectly!
Make sure to let the chocolate set all the way (if you can!) before serving for the best texture. However, if you can’t wait no worries just use a spoon, that is what we do around here :).
Choose a protein powder you love, has the ingredients you want to be using, and it can be whey or vegan/dairy free if you need it!
You know you can’t go wrong adding a little sea salt to the top of these babies. The sweet/salty combo is an instant hit and makes it so these bars hit every craving you might be having.
Do store them in the fridge or a cooler if you can. They will stay firm this way and will last a little longer than if they are on the counter, which could be due to the fact that you won’t be dipping into them every five seconds.
Meal Prep and Storage Tips for Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for about one week for the freshest taste.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Protein Cups can freeze for 3 months for long term snacking. It will also help when you want to make these and take them with you. They can thaw while they are in a cooler and be the perfect texture when you are ready for them.
You can enjoy these straight out of the fridge or let them soften on the counter if you want so you can have different experiences each time.
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Ingredients
Method
- Mix the peanut butter and vanilla protein powder together in a mixing bowl.
- Spread into a pan to make bars, use a cookie scoop to make them into protein balls, or evenly distribute into the bottom of a muffin tin.
- In a separate bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a microwave safe bowl.
- Pour chocolate over top of the peanut butter/protein powder mixture.
- Put int the fridge and let harden.
- Enjoy!