No-Bake Chocolate Coconut Protein Cups
Delicious and healthy no-bake treats packed with protein, coconut, and chocolate flavor. Perfect for a quick snack or post-workout boost.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder (plant-based or whey)
- 0.25 cup cocoa powder
- 0.25 cup pinch of salt
Wet Ingredients
- 0.25 cup creamy peanut butter or almond butter
- 3 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
- 3 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons extra shredded coconut for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
- Mix shredded coconut, protein powder, cocoa powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Add peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla; stir until a thick dough forms. Add water or milk if too dry.
- Divide mixture into liners, pressing down firmly. Top with shredded coconut if desired.
- Freeze for at least 1 hour until set. Store in an airtight container in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Keep mixture moist enough to hold together; add water or milk if needed.