5 Ingredient No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Cups
Make these simple, high-protein chocolate coconut cups without turning on your oven. They are quick to assemble and perfect for meal prep.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 70 min
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup smooth nut butter (almond or peanut)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- In a medium bowl, combine the protein powder, shredded coconut, and cocoa powder. Mix well until uniform.
- Add the nut butter and maple syrup (or honey) to the dry ingredients.
- Mix everything together using a sturdy spoon or your hands until a thick, uniform dough forms. If the mixture is too dry, add one teaspoon of water or milk at a time until it holds together.
- Divide the dough evenly among the 12 prepared muffin cups, pressing firmly into the bottom of each liner.
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
- Remove the liners before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- If you need a lower-sugar option, substitute the maple syrup with a liquid zero-calorie sweetener, adjusting the liquid content as needed.
- These cups freeze well for longer storage.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 85
- Fat: 9
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 14
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 0