Casein Almond Butter Cups

I’ve done the peanut butter cup thing before, but this time I took it up a notch with a protein boost.

For those of you who do not know, casein is a type of protein powder but acts as a slow release protein. This leads to greater muscle retention and can even aid in more effective fat loss. I also like casein because it provides a lot of calcium, good for your bones 🙂

You can find casein at any supplement store, but I buy mine online.  This chocolate cake batter flavor is my NEW FAVORITE!

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As you guys know I also love my almond butter, so why do a peanut butter cup when I can do an almond butter cup? Sounds like a win in my book!

And the best part? The recipe is NO BAKE and so easy!

For this recipe you will need:

• 2 1/2 scoops of chocolate cake batter casein (or you can use regular chocolate)
• Approximately 1/4 cup of water
• 3 Tablespoons of almond butter (I like to make my own)
• muffin liners and a muffin tin

Makes 6 cups 

Start by putting your casein in a small mixing bowl. Slowly add the water about a tablespoon at a time and mix. You have to eye ball this and judge accordingly. You want your casein almost like a play doh consistency, or like a cookie dough. You CANNOT use whey protein. Casein is special because of the way the molecules form, it makes a gelatinous like substance.

Line your muffin tin with paper liners and scoop about a Tablespoon (or a teeny bit more) into the bottom of each liner. Press down with your hands.

Now add 1/2 Tablespoon of almond butter to each liner.

This is a messy recipe… and it was on the fly!

Pop in the freezer for 10-15 minutes

Add another Tablespoon of casein to the top of each muffin liner to form a cup

Back in the freezer it goes for another 15 minutes!

Peel off the liner and you have a scrumptious almond butter cup!

This is the closest to a Reese cup I have come while still remaining insanely healthy. I’ve done peanut butter cups before, but this one is my new favorite!

Nutritional information, PER CUP: 110.5 calories, 7.5 grams of fat, 4.3 grams of carbs, 13.5 grams of protein, 2 grams of fiber.

If you want to use PB2 or peanut butter you can do that too, but I like the almond butter! If you use PB2, the calories and fat will be slightly lower, but your sugars/carbs will increase. Remember almond butter is healthy fats that our bodies need 🙂

Happy eating…

XOXO With a Cherry On Top,

-Minnie

P.S. Casein is a milk product, so if you have a milk allergy, please avoid!