Description
Make simple, high-protein snack cups using chocolate and coconut that require no oven time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey (optional, for sweetness)
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 2–4 tablespoons water or unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
- Line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease the cups.
- In a medium bowl, combine the protein powder, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. Mix well.
- Add the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and maple syrup (if using) to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together using a spatula until a thick, crumbly dough forms.
- Add the water or almond milk one tablespoon at a time, mixing until the dough holds together when pressed. Do not over-moisten.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups, pressing down firmly to compact the mixture.
- Place the tin in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to set completely.
- Store the finished cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Notes
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup instead of honey and ensure your protein powder is plant-based.
- If you prefer a stronger coconut flavor, substitute 1 teaspoon of coconut extract for 1 tablespoon of the liquid.
- If the mixture is too dry, add liquid slowly; if it is too wet, add 1 tablespoon more protein powder.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 4
- Sodium: 45
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 5