Muscle-Building Peanut Butter Cups
Easy high-protein peanut butter cups with 28g protein per serving. No-bake chocolate treats perfect for muscle building and meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 cup natural peanut butter, unsweetened
- 1/2 cup plain nonfat Greek yogurt
- 2 scoops vanilla protein powder
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp unflavored collagen peptides
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 8 oz dark chocolate (70% cacao), chopped
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tbsp honey
- 12 paper cupcake liners
- 2 tbsp crushed almonds, optional for topping
Instructions
- 1
Line a muffin tin with 12 paper cupcake liners and set aside in a cool workspace.
- 2
Combine peanut butter, Greek yogurt, protein powder, melted butter, collagen peptides, vanilla extract, and sea salt in a large mixing bowl.
- 3
Stir the peanut butter mixture until completely smooth and well combined, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Melt the dark chocolate with coconut oil together in a heatproof bowl over simmering water, stirring occasionally until fully melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes.
- 5
Spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into the bottom of each paper liner, then refrigerate for 15 minutes until set.
- 6
Divide the peanut butter filling equally among the 12 liners, pressing gently into each chocolate base and leaving about 1/4 inch of space at the top.
- 7
Pour the remaining melted chocolate over each peanut butter layer, covering completely and smoothing the tops with the back of a spoon.
- 8
Sprinkle crushed almonds over the tops immediately if using, then refrigerate for at least 45 minutes until completely firm.
- 9
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 3 months.
Variations & Substitutions
| Ingredient | Substitute | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| plain nonfat Greek yogurt | plain 2% Greek yogurt | Adds richness and creaminess while maintaining high protein content with minimal calorie increase |
| vanilla protein powder | chocolate protein powder | Creates a deeper chocolate flavor and adds an extra protein source without changing the recipe structure |
| natural peanut butter | powdered peanut butter (2/3 cup) mixed with 3 tbsp water | Reduces fat and calories while maintaining protein, perfect for lower-fat macro targets |
| dark chocolate 70% | unsweetened cacao powder mixed with coconut oil and monk fruit sweetener | Eliminates added sugar while keeping chocolate flavor and reducing overall carbs |
| unflavored collagen peptides | additional 1/2 scoop vanilla protein powder | Keeps everything simple with one protein source while maintaining protein targets |
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Nutrition Information
Per serving (serves 12)
| Calories | 198 |
| Total Fat | 12g |
| Saturated Fat | 5g |
| Cholesterol | 8mg |
| Sodium | 110mg |
| Carbohydrates | 10g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Sugar | 5g |
| Protein | 28g |
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