Protein Copycat Reese's Cups
Delight in these homemade protein-packed Reese's Cups, combining rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
Chocolate and Filling
- 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (measured solid)
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter only ingredients should be peanuts and salt
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1/3 cup vanilla protein powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with parchment liners.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second microwave intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour a teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner and spread evenly. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Microwave peanut butter until runny, then mix in protein powder, salt, and maple syrup. Shape into discs.
- Place peanut butter discs onto chilled chocolate, then cover with remaining melted chocolate. Chill for 1 hour.
Notes
Ensure peanut butter is only peanuts and salt for best results.