Protein Peanut Butter Cups

About This Recipe

These homemade protein peanut butter cups are made from 6 simple ingredients and each one packs 7 grams of protein. Perfect for a healthy sweet treat or snack. Gluten-free and easily made dairy-free.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup natural peanut butter ((128 grams))
• 4 scoops collagen ((40 grams - or protein powder of choice, see notes*))
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• pinch of sea salt
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips ((60 grams))
• flakey salt, for topping

Instructions

1. Line a mini muffin tin with silicone muffin liners. You can also use paper ones.
2. Make your peanut butter mixture. In a medium-sized bowl, add peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, protein powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well to combine. It will get crumbly at first but will come together. The texture should be like cookie dough.
3. Form your peanut butter cups. Using a tablespoon, scoop out about a tablespoon worth and press it into the bottom of your muffin liners, creating a flat surface on top. Repeat with the remaining mixture. You should get 12 cups.
4. Melt chocolate. In a small microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips. Microwave in 15-20 second increments until melted. Make sure to stir after every time so the chocolate doesn’t burn.
5. Top with chocolate. Layer about 1 teaspoon worth of chocolate on top of your peanut butter mixture, using the back of your spoon to spread it out evenly. Repeat with the remaining chocolate. Sprinkle with flakey sea salt if desired.
6. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes until chocolate is hardened.
7. Enjoy!