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These easy protein pumpkin peanut butter cups are the perfect nearly sugar-free swap for Reese’s Cups, one of America’s favorite candies. Rich chocolate envelops a creamy center filled with protein and seasonal flavors. No bake, no guilt and a favorite homemade swap for Halloween candy.
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Homemade Protein Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups
Prep Time
20 mins
chill
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
 
These easy protein pumpkin peanut butter cups are the perfect sugar-free swap for Reece’s Cups, one of America’s favorite candies. Rich chocolate envelops a creamy center filled with protein and seasonal flavors.
Course: Dessert, party, Snack, workout
Keyword: candy, chocolate, peanut butter, protein powder, sugar-free
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 139 kcal
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup natural peanut butter
  • 1/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/3 cup vanilla pumpkin or cake batter protein powder can use whey, plant-based, etc
  • 2 cups sugar free chocolate chips
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • ¼ - ½ tsp coarse sea salt for topping
Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl combine peanut butter, pumpkin and protein powder until combined and it is sticky. Set in fridge.
  2. In microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and coconut oil together. Microwave on high for 30 second increments, stirring well in between. Repeat until chocolate is fully melted, smooth and glossy 2-2.5 minutes total, typically.
  3. Place 1 tablespoon of melted chocolate into each cavity of a lined muffin tin. Use a spoon to gently press chocolate onto the sides of each liner, if it does not ooze over on its own. Place muffin tin in the freezer for 10 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.
  4. Once the chocolate has set, remove peanut butter pumpkin mixture from fridge and approximately divide into 12 pieces (I just kinda “score” mine on top with the spatula).
  5. Add one section of the filling onto the top of the hardened chocolate, slightly pressing down with spatula to flatten some. Make that the filling does NOT reach the edges of the muffin cup, there should be a small bord.
  6. Next, top the filling with an even portion of the remaining chocolate. If needed, reheat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds. Sprinkle with sea salt and place in freezer to set for 10 more minutes.
  7. Store leftovers in the fridge!
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