Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: A No-Bake High-Protein Snack Under $2
These protein chocolate peanut butter cups recreate the classic candy shop treat with a much better nutritional profile, layering a creamy peanut butter base with a rich chocolate protein topping in individual little cups. The peanut butter layer firms up first in the freezer, creating a solid base that holds together well once the chocolate layer sets on top, studded with a few mini chocolate chips for extra texture. No oven or stovetop is needed here, just a bit of mixing, layering, and patience while the freezer does the real work. Each cup delivers 16 grams of protein alongside that familiar, satisfying combination of peanut butter and chocolate that never really goes out of style. These are easy to make in a batch and keep in the freezer, ready to grab whenever a craving for something sweet and chocolatey hits. At under $2 per serving, this is a genuinely fun, kid-friendly dessert that happens to work hard for your macros too.
Ingredients
Method
- In a small bowl, mix the peanut butter with 1 tablespoon of almond milk and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Spoon the peanut butter mixture into the bottom of 2 to 3 small silicone muffin cups, spreading into an even layer.
- Place in the freezer for 10 minutes to firm up slightly.
- In another bowl, whisk together the chocolate protein powder, cocoa powder, honey, and remaining almond milk until smooth and thick.
- Spoon the chocolate layer over the firmed peanut butter layer in each cup.
- Top with mini dark chocolate chips.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
- Pop out of the silicone cups and serve cold, storing extras in the freezer.
