Snack? Dessert? You decide. Either way it’s a healthy treat you’ll feel no guilt when eating.
I’m always on the lookout for healthy snacks for my family. While a store-bought protein bar may be a convenient choice, it is not always the best option out there! Many are loaded with all types of sugars, artificial ingredients and allergens that can cause more harm than good. Luckily, this recipe for homemade SunButter Protein Cups are easy to make, have none of the junk, all of the clean protein and taste like dessert. It has quickly become one of our all time favorites.
It’s a great grab and go, guilt-free snack that you and your family will love.
I like to make these in bulk and then place in the fridge or freezer to grab when needed. Sadly, however, the freezer option rarely happens (unless I’m hiding a batch). Most of the time, they simply make it to the fridge and that’s it. It seems like they get eaten faster than I can get make them….but how can I complain about that when they are eating a healthier treat?
If you can carve out a little bit of time and make a big batch of SunButter Protein Cups, you’ll save money, have total control over the ingredients and know that you have a delightful treat that is free of any of your allergens.
Plus, who doesn’t love some SunButter & chocolate now and then, especially when it’s this healthy?
How are they healthier?
- Seeds give a great dose of healthy fats.
- Vegan Protein powder provides a nice dose of protein without the worry of dairy or eggs.
- Coconut oil is a great healthy fat as well.
- No preservatives.
- No questionable “natural flavors”.
- Allergy-free. You can make these bars however you need to in order to avoid allergens or sensitivities but they are already top 8 free if you follow the recipe below.
- SunButter is a delicious peanut butter alternative, plus it is nutritionally superior. “SunButter has just as much protein as the leading brand of peanut butter, but with one-third less saturated fat, absolutely no trans fats, less sodium, and less sugar. One serving of SunButter provides more vitamin E, twice as much fiber and zinc, and nearly triple the iron than is provided by one serving of the leading peanut butter!”
Don’t these look amazing?
Now for the recipe…
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SunButter Protein Cups
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cups 1x
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No Bake, homemade, protein packed SunButter Cups make for a healthier, allergy-friendly, snack or dessert. Guilt free, gluten free & vegan too.
Ingredients
4 tablespoon SunButter (Organic spread for less ingredients & no added sugar)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 serving vanilla protein (allergy-friendly brand)
1 1/2 cups allergy-friendly chocolate chips (affiliate link)
sea salt (optional)
Instructions
Make your filling:
- Line mini muffin tin with liners.
- In a saucepan, melt & stir together SunButter & coconut oil on low.
- Remove from heat & add in protein powder. Stir until smooth.
Make chocolate layers:
- Reserve 1/3 cup chocolate chips (affiliate link) (set aside).
- Melt remaining cups over a double boiler, stirring to help melting process. Remove from heat then stir in remaining chocolate chips (affiliate link). Stir until those are melted.
- Add approx a tablespoon of melted chocolate into bottom of cupcake liners.
- Add tablespoon sized-SunButter mix on top of chocolate base and gently spread before topping with additional melted chocolate.
- Option- sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
- Freeze 20 minutes or until ready to serve.
- Store in refrigerator up to 2 weeks (if they last that long) and snack as desired.
- Category: Snacks, dessert
- Cuisine: top 8 free, gluten free, vegan
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Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. I am an official SunButter Blog Partner Ambassador and receive product and payment for creating awesome recipes using their products. All opinions & recipes are my own.
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Chrys Yoas says
January 27, 2017 at 2:17 pmMaking these this weekend!!!!! I’m so excited!!!! Thanks for sharing!!!!!
nicoleanndawson says
January 27, 2017 at 6:01 pmOh yum! When we run out I’ll know where to go 🙂
Elizabeth DiBurro says
January 28, 2017 at 12:22 pmChocolate and SunButter is one of my favorite flavor combinations! Did you use silicone muffin liners or just regular paper kind? I’m looking forward to making these with the added salt on top! I bet it’s delish!
Alisa Fleming says
January 28, 2017 at 8:26 pmI have every delicious ingredient on hand – including that coarse sea salt topper. These are getting made!
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:31 pmYay! Its a party at your house tonight!
Kortney says
January 29, 2017 at 12:24 pmThose look so good! I wonder if there is a nut & seed free alternative to use.
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:34 pmCan you do soy? I.M. Soynut Better is one of the better ones I’ve tried. If you can do peas, then Sneaky Chef is awesome.
Kortney says
January 31, 2017 at 3:38 amUnfortunately I can’t do either. I have no clue what a ‘nut’ butter tastes like. I saw coconut butter on the market – but they don’t ship to Germany 🙁
Amanda says
January 30, 2017 at 3:45 pmOh man, I need these. I love sun butter and chocolate!
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:37 pmThen these are just for you! Enjoy
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
January 30, 2017 at 4:44 pmGotta have out chocolate cups!
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:36 pmAGREE! Love me some chocolate cups
Chrystal @ Gluten-Free Palate says
January 30, 2017 at 5:12 pmI love that you put protein powder in these! They looks scrumptious.
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:35 pmThanks Chrystal. Anyways to make it a little healthier 🙂
Erica D. says
January 30, 2017 at 5:36 pmYes girl yes! I think I can make this…I mean, I CAN make this – I just hope I don’t screw them up. Such a good idea adding protein powder in them.
nicoleanndawson says
January 30, 2017 at 8:23 pmHaha! I KNOW you can’t mess these up! Send me a pic so I can enjoy them with you 🙂
Gluten Free With Emily says
January 30, 2017 at 10:04 pmThese look delicious! I tried a recipe for these from a cookbook once but they were all gooey inside and never hardened. Yours look perfect, can’t wait to try them.
nicoleanndawson says
January 31, 2017 at 9:56 amReally? The middle consistency in these aren’t gooey or runny at all. I just had to push down to spread it out a bit. It was REALLY hard work (lol).
Sarah @ Accidentally Crunchy says
January 31, 2017 at 3:35 amI love everything about this recipe! It will be made very soon…possibly tonight!
nicoleanndawson says
January 31, 2017 at 9:58 amOh, please let me know how they turn out. Can’t wait for you to try it.
Sarah says
January 31, 2017 at 10:59 amThese look so good! Nut butter, haven’t had non nut yet, cups are my fav! I will have to give these a try and make them for A the next time she has a class where there can’t be nuts.
Sharon @What The Fork says
January 31, 2017 at 6:11 pmI love how you took out all of that extra “stuff” but didn’t sacrifice on flavor! My two girls would love these, as well as my husband!