Hungry Girl Peanut Butter Cups
Satisfy your sweet tooth without breaking the calorie bank with these irresistible Hungry Girl Peanut Butter Cups! This quick and easy recipe combines rich, melted semi-sweet chocolate with creamy powdered peanut butter to create a perfectly layered treat that’s both indulgent and guilt-free. With just five simple ingredients and minimal prep time, these homemade peanut butter cups are the ultimate low-calorie alternative to store-bought candies. Perfect for an on-the-go snack or a delicious dessert, these bite-sized delights are made in a mini muffin tin and can be customized with a touch of low-calorie sweetener for added sweetness. Chill, serve, and store for up to a week—though they’ll likely disappear much sooner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons Powdered peanut butter (e.g., PB2 or similar)
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 4 tablespoons Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon Low-calorie sweetener (optional)
- 1 spray Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking or use mini cupcake liners.
In a small bowl, mix the powdered peanut butter with water until smooth and creamy. If you'd like a sweeter flavor, stir in a low-calorie sweetener.
Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat them in 15-second intervals, stirring between each interval until fully melted and smooth. This should take about 1 minute total.
Spoon about half a tablespoon of melted chocolate into each prepared mini muffin cup to form the bottom chocolate layer. Use a spoon to gently spread the chocolate evenly within the cup.
Place about a teaspoon of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer in each muffin cup, spreading it slightly with the back of the spoon.
Spoon another half tablespoon of the remaining melted chocolate over the top of the peanut butter layer, ensuring the peanut butter is fully covered.
Once all cups are assembled, gently tap the muffin pan on the counter to remove air bubbles and smooth out the chocolate.
Chill the peanut butter cups in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or until fully set and firm.
Carefully remove the peanut butter cups from the muffin cups or liners and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 14.5 g | 19% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 189 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.3 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.8 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.7 g | ||
| Protein | 12.8 g | 26% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 22 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.6 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
