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    Home » Recipes » Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Last Updated August 25, 2022. Originally Posted October 10, 2016 By Maggie Unzueta

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    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
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    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    My husband’s father was recently moved to hospice care. I haven’t been very public about it. You read this blog and follow my social media accounts to see happy, yummy pictures of food. This blog also gave me something to think about other than death and family. I couldn’t stop working either because we went from paying $6000/ month to $14000/ month in senior care. Even though I stayed in California and my husband went back home to New York, it was hard.. like REALLY, REALLY HARD… Lots of sleepless nights. Campaigns that I committed to and barely squeezed out. Oh, sorry, I forgot to mention that I also moved during this time. When it rains, it pours, and it was pouring buckets! Food was the last of my concerns unless it involved feeding my 9yo. When I didn’t have any more energy, I turned to these Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. They sure kept me going.

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    You’re going to love this recipe! They are so incredibly easy-to-make. Zap the chocolate in the microwave for a few seconds. Add a couple of drops of liquid sweetener (for example, liquid Stevia) and stir until it’s velvety. Once you’ve added the chocolate to the liners, you have to put the tray in the fridge. If you don’t want to wait, put it in the freezer. It just needs to set slightly in order to move onto Step 2.

    Protein Powder

    Step 2, take a scoop of protein powder and add it to the peanut butter. Mix well.

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Add the peanut butter mixture to top layer of chocolate. Stick them back in the fridge and let them sit until they are hard. I know this sounds like a lot of steps, but having something to just grab and go is totally worth it.

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Last, but not least. Eat Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups! I made a dozen of these decadent Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups and stuck them in the fridge. They are made with protein powder and are absolutely, 100% delicious. All the protein powders on the market vary in the amount of protein, but the one I used has 15g of protein in each scoop. That means, they gave me a boost of energy regardless of the latest news from the end-of-life facility. He’s hanging in there… 92 years young. Please keep my family in your prayers.

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 25 minutes
    Cook Time: 3 minutes
    Total Time: 28 minutes
    Servings: 12
    Calories: 110kcal
    Author: Maggie Unzueta

    Ingredients

    • 12 cupcake liners
    • ¼ cup peanut butter creamy
    • 1 scoop Protein Powder
    • 1 cup chocolate chips
    • 1 squirt of liquid sweetener
    • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

    Instructions

    • Add cupcake liners to cupcake tin.
    • In a bowl, mix peanut butter and protein powder. If it’s too hard to mix, add a splash of water.
    • Microwave the chocolate and coconut oil in 10 second intervals, stirring in between each interval.
    • Add the liquid sweetener to the chocolate. Stir well.
    • Add one teaspoon of melted chocolate to each cupcake liner.
    • Then place the tin into the fridge for 10 minutes, or until chocolate hardens.
    • Add 1/2 teaspoon protein peanut butter mixture on top of each hardened chocolate. Try to flatten it with your fingers to make it smooth.
    • Add two more teaspoons of melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter.
    • Place the tin back in the fridge for another 10 minutes or until chocolate hardens.
    • Enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 35mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 35IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 0.3mg
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    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen

    Easy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s KitchenEasy-to-make and full of protein to keep you going. These Protein Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are yummy, decadent, and perfect for those long, long days. By Mama Maggie’s Kitchen


    Filed Under: Desserts, Healthy, Recipes

    About Maggie Unzueta

    Maggie Unzueta is the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer, videographer, and creator of In Mama Maggie's Kitchen. She has been developing easy and authentic Mexican food, Mexican-inspired recipes, and traveling tips since 2010. From family recipes to her extensive travels throughout Mexico, she brings traditional Mexican flavors from South of the Border and into your kitchen. Maggie has been featured in notable culinary websites and other media outlets. For more details, check out her About page.

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    Comments

    1. Melissa Chee

      October 10, 2016 at 1:34 pm

      Yes! My favorite flavors plus protein. Awesome.

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 11, 2016 at 2:14 pm

        The protein is a big, big plus!

        Reply
    2. Amanda | Maple Alps

      October 10, 2016 at 3:36 pm

      These look like a great snack on-the-go!!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 11, 2016 at 2:13 pm

        They are. 🙂

        Reply
    3. Rachel

      October 10, 2016 at 4:07 pm

      These look amazing! I need to give them a try!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 11, 2016 at 2:12 pm

        I hope you do. They are AMAZING! 🙂

        Reply
    4. suzanne

      October 12, 2016 at 4:40 am

      5 stars
      These look amazing! I absolutely love peanut butter cups – and the fact that these have protein make them so much better. Making them for sure!

      Reply
      • Maggie Unzueta

        October 14, 2016 at 10:22 am

        You’re going to LOVE these then. They’re sooooo yummy. Enjoy!

        Reply

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