Better-for-you Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
This homemade peanut butter cup recipe packs protein and flavor into one satisfying bite! It’s the best homemade peanut butter cup recipe around!
Better-for-you Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 Tablespoon Coconut oil
- 3 scoops Protein Powder, unflavored
Instructions
- Place mini muffin cups in the mini muffin tin
- Spray cups with cooking spray
- Melt dark chocolate chips and coconut oil in the microwave in 30 second increments until melted.
- Add a thin layer of chocolate to the bottom of each muffin cup. Freeze for about 20 minutes.
- Mix together peanut butter and protein powder until you can form it into balls. It may still be a little sticky.
- Put a ball of peanut butter into each muffin cup and flatten with a spoon (leave a little room around the edges so it doesn't touch the muffin cup)
- Cover each cup with chocolate. Freeze until hardened.
Nutrition Information:
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 113
Katie is a Colorado-native, BYU graduated, and most importantly, wife to one and mother to three beautiful boys. She is passionate about sharing her experiences with others – especially about pregnancy, breastfeeding, cooking, and crafts. She is currently training to be a Certified Lactation Educator. She loves spending time with her family and helping others find joy in family life.
Chelsea @ Life With My Littles says
These look so fancy! My husband would love me forever if I made these for him!