Low Cal PB Cups

GF V DF VG SF Mar 21, 2025

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Making peanut butter cups at home is one of the classic desserts, as it's so easy to do. But instead of double dipping in fat with both peanut butter and melted chocolate, I've swapped the filling for powdered peanut butter, lowering calories and raising the protein. Additionally, both the filling and coating are sweetened with monk fruit, making them sugar free as well

FILLING
- 6 tbsp (36 g) Powdered peanut butter
- 1 tbsp (12 g) Granulated monk fruit
- 1/4 tsp (1.5 g) Salt
- 1/4 tsp (0.75 g) Cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) Vanilla extract
- 3 tbsp (45 g) Unsweetened applesauce

COATING
- 2 tbsp (28 g) Extra virgin coconut oil
- 5 tbsp (25 g) Cocoa powder
- 2 tbsp (24 g) Granulated monk fruit

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered peanut butter, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon. Add in the vanilla and applesauce, and mix with a silicone spatula until you have a fully combined dough

2. Scoop small balls onto a parchment lined plate, about 8 g each. Lightly wet your fingers, and flatten into even disks. Freeze for 15 minutes to harden

3. Meanwhile, clean your bowl, and add in the coconut oil. Microwave for 1 minute to melt, and stir in the cocoa powder and sweetener

4. Using 2 forks, lightly coat each peanut butter disc in the chocolate, and transfer back to the plate. Optionally, top with flakey salt. Refrigerate to harden

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Description

 Making peanut butter cups at home is one of the classic desserts, as it's so easy to do. But instead of double dipping in fat with both peanut butter and melted chocolate, I've swapped the filling for powdered peanut butter, lowering calories and raising the protein. Additionally, both the filling and coating are sweetened with monk fruit, making them sugar free as well

Time

Prep Time:

15 minutes

Rest Time:

15 minutes

Cook Time:

1 minutes

Total Time:

31 minutes

Cost

Total Cost:

Cost per Serving:

$0.15

Ingredients

Serving(s)

Filling

6 tbsp Powdered peanut butter
1 tbsp Granulated monk fruit
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Cinnamon
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract
3 tbsp Unsweetened applesauce

Coating

2 tbsp Extra virgin coconut oil
5 tbsp Cocoa powder
2 tbsp Granulated monk fruit

Instructions

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1. In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered peanut butter, sweetener, salt, and cinnamon. Add in the vanilla and applesauce, and mix with a silicone spatula until you have a fully combined dough



2. Scoop small balls onto a parchment lined plate, about 8 g each. Lightly wet your fingers, and flatten into even disks. Freeze for 15 minutes to harden



3. Meanwhile, clean your bowl, and add in the coconut oil. Microwave for 1 minute to melt, and stir in the cocoa powder and sweetener



4. Using 2 forks, lightly coat each peanut butter disc in the chocolate, and transfer back to the plate. Optionally, top with flakey salt. Refrigerate to harden

Nutrition Facts

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Servings: 12

Serving Size: 1 PB cup
Calories: 28

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Total Fat: 1.6g (2 %)
 Saturated Fat: 1.1g (5 %)
 Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g
 Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g
Cholesterol: 0mg (0 %)
Sodium: 47mg (2 %)
Total Carbohydrate: 4.0g (1 %)
 Fiber: 0.9g (3 %)
 Net Carbs: 0.1g
 Total Sugar: 0.6g
  Added Sugar: 0.0g (0 %)
 Sugar Alcohol: 3.0g
Protein: 1.9g (4 %)

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Vitamin B12: 0.0mcg (0 %)
Vitamin D: 0.0mcg (0 %)
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Calcium: 6mg (0 %)
Iron: 0.29mg (2 %)
Magnesium: 7mg (2 %)
Potassium: 60mg (1 %)

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Glycemic Index:

9.4

Glycemic Load:

0.5