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Easy Creamy Protein Peanut Butter Cups

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These easy creamy protein peanut butter cups combine rich peanut butter flavor with a smooth, velvety texture and a protein punch, making them a perfect quick and nutritious snack.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (225g) small-curd low-fat cottage cheese
  • 1/2 cup (128g) creamy natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup (30g) vanilla whey or plant-based protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons (30ml) honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup (56g) coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup (25g) unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • Optional: splash of unsweetened almond milk to loosen filling

Instructions

  1. Blend the filling: In a blender or electric mixer, combine cottage cheese, peanut butter, protein powder, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a splash of almond milk if too thick.
  2. Melt the chocolate shell: Gently melt coconut oil with cocoa powder in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 20 seconds until glossy. Add a pinch of sea salt.
  3. Prepare the molds: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each mini muffin cup or silicone mold. Spread evenly to create a thin base layer. Freeze for 5 minutes to harden.
  4. Add the filling: Remove molds from freezer and add about 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter filling on top of the hardened chocolate base. Smooth the tops gently.
  5. Seal with chocolate: Pour another teaspoon of melted chocolate over each cup to cover the filling. Return to freezer for at least 20 minutes to set fully.

Notes

Do not skip chilling steps to ensure proper texture and snap. Use coconut oil instead of butter for the chocolate shell. Drain cottage cheese well if watery. Warm chocolate mixture gently if it hardens while working. Optional: sprinkle flaky sea salt on top before final chilling for a salty-sweet hit.

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