High-Protein Peanut Butter Cups

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A festive treat without the sugar crash

If you’re like me, you want your kids to enjoy the fun of treats, especially around Halloween, without the aftermath of sugar crashes, hyperactivity, or the rollercoaster of mood swings that often follow processed, artificial ingredients.

That’s why I love this simple, protein-packed version of peanut butter cups. They taste indulgent, but they’re made from real, nourishing ingredients that support blood sugar stability, muscle recovery, and balanced energy, for both you and your kids.

Use festive Halloween molds to make them extra fun (links below).

Pumpkins 

Ghosts

Skulls

Your family won’t even realize they’re packed with protein and healthy fats!

🧾 Ingredients

• 3-4 scoops Earth Fed Muscle chocolate or dark chocolate protein powder
  
  
• 3-4 tbsp melted coconut oil
  
  
• 1 cup natural peanut butter
  
  
• ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  
  

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Make the chocolate base
   
   Mix the protein powder and melted coconut oil until smooth and slightly runny. Spoon a small amount into the bottom of each mold, just enough to cover the surface. Freeze for about 5 minutes.
   
   
2. Create the peanut butter filling
   
   In a separate bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Stir until smooth and slightly pourable.
   
   
3. Layer it up
   
   Add enough of the peanut butter mixture to each mold, leaving a little space at the top for your final chocolate layer. Freeze for 20–30 minutes, or until firm.
   
   
4. Seal the top
   
   Repeat the first step to make a new batch of the chocolate mixture. Pour a thin layer over the peanut butter to create the “top” of your cups. Freeze again until solid.
   
   

💪 Why You’ll Love These

• High in protein to support recovery and satiety
  
  
• Naturally sweetened: no refined sugar or artificial junk
  
  
• Kid-approved flavor and texture
  
  
• Perfectly portioned for balanced snacks or post-workout treats
  
  

These high-protein peanut butter cups prove that treats don’t have to sabotage your health goals. With just four real-food ingredients, you can satisfy a sweet craving, fuel your body, and keep your family feeling their best, without the sugar rush.

🎃 Make them festive, make them fun, and feel good about every bite.

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