No-Bake Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups (High Protein) 🍪🥜🍫

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Craving something sweet, salty, and secretly packed with protein? These no-bake high protein cookie dough peanut butter cups are your new freezer staple. They’ve got the nostalgic flavor of a peanut butter cup, the creamy chew of cookie dough, and a chocolatey top that cracks just right. Best part? No oven, no fuss—just a handful of wholesome ingredients and a freezer. Whether you're fueling up post-workout or sneaking one after dinner, these little cups hit the spot.

Author: The Honey Buckle

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Freeze Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Nutrition Information (per cup, makes 8 cups): ~150 kcal | ~11g protein | ~13g carbs | ~6.5g fat

Ingredients for High Protein No-Bake Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups ✨ Base (Cookie Dough Layer):

• 1 tbsp honey (21g)

• 2 tbsp date syrup (or sub 2 more tbsp honey) (42g)

  • I use Date Lady Organic Date Syrup

• 2 scoops protein powder (approx. 60g)

  • I use Vanilla Ice Cream Whey Protein Powder

• ¼ cup PB Fit peanut butter powder (24g)

• ½ cup plain Greek yogurt (113g)

• ¼ cup natural peanut butter (60g)
  

✨ Topping:

• 3 tbsp chocolate chips (42g)

• 1 tsp coconut oil (melted)

• Flaky sea salt, to finish

Instructions

1. Prepare the Base:

   • In a medium bowl, mix together the honey, date syrup, protein powder, PB Fit, Greek yogurt, and natural peanut butter.

   • Stir until a thick consistency forms. It will be a little sticky.

2. Shape the Cups:

   • Divide the dough evenly among 8 muffin tins and press down to create a smooth, compact base.

     • Line a muffin tin with 8 paper liners to make removal easier.

3. Make the Chocolate Topping:

   • In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together (microwave in 20-second bursts, stirring between each).

   • Spoon the melted chocolate mixture over each cup, spreading to cover the surface.

4. Finish & Freeze:

   • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top of each cup.

   • Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

5. Storage:

   • Store in the freezer. Let sit at room temp for 2–3 minutes before enjoying for best texture.