How do I ensure my protein peanut butter filling isn't too sticky?

Add vegan protein powder gradually to your peanut butter, mixing until it forms a non-sticky dough that can be easily rolled into balls.

When should I add sweetener to the peanut butter filling?

After mixing the protein powder into the peanut butter and achieving a dough consistency, taste the mixture and add powdered sugar or liquid sweetener if desired.

What if the chocolate coating hardens while I'm working on the top layer?

If your chocolate coating hardens before you can pour the top layer, simply microwave it for a few seconds to re-melt it to a pourable consistency.

How should I store these Protein Peanut Butter Cups?

After the top layer hardens in the freezer, store the finished protein peanut butter cups in the freezer to maintain their firm texture.

What makes these peanut butter cups grain-free?

These cups are grain-free because they use a filling made from peanut butter and vegan protein powder, encased in chocolate, without any grain-based ingredients.

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Protein Peanut Butter Cups
[Vegan, Grain-Free]

MS By: Melanie Sorrentino

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Protein Peanut Butter Cups [Vegan, Grain-Free]

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Dairy Free

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Peanut butter cups are oh-so irresistible because the combination of peanut butter and chocolate will always prevail. With this recipe, you can enjoy your favorite childhood candy but better! This version is vegan, grain-free, and refined sugar-free!

Ingredients You Need for Protein Peanut Butter Cups [Vegan, Grain-Free]

For the Chocolate Coating:

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil

For the Protein Peanut Butter Filling:

1/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 scoop vegan protein powder
Sweetener is optional

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How to Prepare Protein Peanut Butter Cups [Vegan, Grain-Free]

Melt chocolate chips with oil/
Coat the bottom of your paper cups with chocolate. Place in freezer until hard.
Mix protein peanut butter filling. Add as much (or as little) protein powder as needed. Mix in until the nut butter turns into a dough (not sticky). Taste to see if you want to add powdered sugar or liquid sweetener.
Roll small balls of protein filling. Put them on the harden chocolate and push down.
Add chocolate coating on top of the protein filling. If chocolate doesn’t pour and has hardened, microwave for a few seconds.
Freeze until top layer hardens.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.