Protein Peanut Butter Cups
These Protein PB Cups are built to satisfy a craving without blowing up your progress.
Instead of straight sugar and processed peanut butter, this version uses natural peanut butter, vanilla protein powder, powdered peanut butter, and dark chocolate to increase protein and reduce added sugar — while still delivering that rich, creamy center and snap of chocolate on the outside.
They’re freezer-friendly, portion-controlled, and far more satiating than the store-bought version.
Perfect for:
A post-dinner sweet tooth
A high-protein snack
Or a better-for-you treat that won’t spike and crash your energy
Because enjoying chocolate shouldn’t mean undoing your hard work.
Protein Peanut Butter Cups
These Protein PB Cups are everything you love about a classic peanut butter cup — rich chocolate, creamy peanut butter center — but made with simple, better-for-you ingredients and a boost of protein.
They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup, made with natural peanut butter, and balanced with vanilla protein powder to make them more satisfying and blood-sugar friendly than the store-bought version. Keep a stash in your freezer for those late-night chocolate cravings or post-dinner “something sweet” moments.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix protein, PB, powdered PB, syrup and H2O.
- Form into small balls and flatten into discs.
- Microwave chocolate and oil until melted. Stir.
- Pour small amount chocolate into mini muffin mold, top with the peanut butter disc, and cover with more chocolate. Top with sprinkles/sea salt, if desired.
- Freeze 10 minutes. Store in freezer.
Notes
Prayer While You Prepare:
God,
Thank You for providing food that fuels and food that can be enjoyed. Help me approach both with wisdom. Teach me to nourish my body without guilt and to enjoy sweetness without excess, finding the balance that honors You and cares for the body You gave me.
Amen.