If you’re anything like me and have a huge weakness for chocolate peanut butter cups, then you are going to love this healthier version.  Each cup is only about 87 Calories, 6 grams of fat, 4 grams of carbohydrates, 1 gram of sugar, and 4 grams of protein as opposed to a regular Reese’s peanut butter cup which is 110 Calories, 6 grams of fat, 12 grams of carbohydrates, 11 grams of sugar, and 3 grams of protein.  They are super easy to make and you only need 5 ingredients, plus a mini muffin pan with paper cup inserts.

I like to use organic products whenever possible and try to stay away from foods with added sugar or any extra ingredients.  I calculated the nutritional information using Green & Black’s Organic Dark 85% Cacao bar chocolate.  I prefer to use dark chocolate because of the many health benefits which include antioxidants, fiber, iron, magnesium, copper, and manganese.  For some people this may be too bitter, so please take into consideration the nutritional information of whatever chocolate you are using.

Ingredients:

2 scoops Quest Vanilla Milkshake Protein Powder

1/3 cup Organic Creamy Natural Peanut Butter (no added sugar)

1/3 cup Unsweetened Almond Milk

2 bars (100g each) Green & Black’s Organic Dark 85% Cacao

Pam Olive Oil Spray (or other nonstick cooking spray)

Directions:

Mix the 2 scoops of protein powder, 1/3 cup peanut butter, and

1/3 cup almond milk in a bowl until you get a nice thick consistency.


Break apart and slowly heat the chocolate bars in a pan over low heat.  As that is melting, place 24 mini muffin paper cups in each of the mini muffin pan holes and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.

Place a small amount of chocolate at the bottom of each cup, just enough to barely cover the bottom, and then place in the freezer for about 5 minutes.

Take the pan out of the freezer and add a small amount

of peanut butter filling to each cup.

Next, pour the rest of the melted chocolate over the top of each cup.

Place in the freezer for at least 15-20 minutes.

After the cups have fully hardened, you can remove the paper cups and store in the refrigerator or freezer until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 cup
Servings Per Container 24
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87 Calories from Fat 54
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 20mg 1%
Total Carbohydrate 4g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.