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{Protein} Peanut Butter Cups

February 8, 2017 by Amy Lee Leave a Comment

Inspired by Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, these scrumptious treats are sugar-free and rich in antioxidants from raw dark chocolate – no one will ever guess they’re good for you and packed full of protein!

Time: 10  Serves: 10

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Granulated Sweetener of Choice (I use Natvia Icing Mix) (30g)
  • 1 scoop Vanilla Protein Powder (or unflavoured) (30g)
  • Pinch of Salt (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Peanut Butter, melted gently (130g)
  • ½ cup Sugar-free Dark Chocolate (60g) or my Vegan Raw Dark Chocolate
  • Optional toppings: freeze-dried strawberries, bee pollen

Method

  1. Evenly combine sweetener, protein powder and salt in a bowl. Mix in peanut butter until it becomes a crumbly dough. Add extra protein if it’s too liquid, or a dash of water if it’s too dry. (Different brands of peanut butter yield different results.)
  2. Form dough into shapes smaller than your moulds (I use cupcake liners so they look like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups).
  3. Melt the chocolate gently on a low heat and meanwhile prepare 10 cupcake liners.
  4. Fill your moulds half-way with the chocolate, place the dough on top then fill the rest of the mould with the chocolate. Optional to add toppings.
  5. Set in fridge. Can be stored in fridge or freezer, either way, they’re delicious!

Tip

Try using chocolate protein powder for a double chocolate hit!
For a nut-free option, try using sunflower seed butter.

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Hello! My name is Amy, and I’m the girl behind this healthy food blog, AMY LEE ACTIVE, and the author of the best selling cookbook, Nourish in 5. I love healthifying my favourite foods, photography, strength training (no to cardio, sorry not sorry), eating my Protein Peanut Butter Cups post-workout, and feeding friends, family, and hopefully, yourself! Learn more.

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