Jumbo Protein Peanut Butter Cups

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Thick, creamy, no-bake jumbo protein peanut butter cups with a crunchy chocolate top. A copycat Reese's upgrade with 15 to 18 grams of protein per cup, made with peanut butter, peanut butter protein powder, and puffed quinoa or rice krispies.

Prep Time15

Chill Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, healthy snack, high-protein, no bake, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, reeses

Servings: jumbo cups

Calories: 644kcal

Author: Kim Lange

Equipment

Jumbo silicone muffin pan
Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
Mixing bowl
Spoon or small spatula

Ingredients

Chocolate Shell + Crunchy Top

2 cups chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
2 tablespoons coconut oil
¼ to ⅓ cup puffed quinoa cereal brown rice krispies, or regular Rice Krispies, optional

Protein Peanut Butter Filling

1 cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup peanut butter protein powder
3 tablespoons agave maple syrup, or honey
¼ teaspoon fine salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Melt 2 cups chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
Add 1 to 1 1/2 tablespoons of melted chocolate to each jumbo silicone muffin cup. Tilt or brush the chocolate up the sides to coat. Freeze for 10 minutes.
In a bowl, mix 1 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup peanut butter protein powder, 3 tablespoons agave, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until a thick, doughy filling forms.
Divide the filling into 6 equal portions. Press each portion firmly into the chocolate-lined cups, flattening the tops so they reach the rim.
Stir 1/4 to 1/3 cup puffed quinoa cereal, brown rice krispies, or regular Rice Krispies into the remaining melted chocolate. Spoon this crunchy chocolate mixture over each cup, fully covering the filling and sealing the edges.
Freeze for 15 to 20 minutes, or refrigerate until firm.
Pop the cups out of the silicone molds and store in the fridge for the best texture.

Notes

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week, or freeze individually wrapped for up to 2 months.

For a firmer, Reese's-style center, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of protein powder.

For a creamier center, add 1 to 2 extra tablespoons of peanut butter.

For a gooey middle, add 1 teaspoon of extra peanut butter in the center of each cup before topping.

Use creamy peanut butter, not natural drippy peanut butter, for best structure.

Nutrition values are estimates and will vary based on chocolate, peanut butter, and protein powder brands used.

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