Healthy Butter Cups (3-Ingredient, Low Carb & High Protein)
These 3-ingredient butter cups are a high-protein, low-carb twist on peanut butter cups. Made with cashew butter, protein powder, and chocolate for a simple healthy dessert.
3-Ingredient Butter Cups (Low Carb, Keto & Vegan)
Bethany Cameron @lilsipper
4 Butter Cups
10 minutes
20 minutes
190
American
High-Protein Snack
These 3-Ingredient Butter Cups are a clean, high-protein twist on the classic peanut butter cup.
They’re rich, chocolatey, and creamy in the center — but made without peanuts, dairy, refined sugar, or unnecessary additives.
Each cup delivers about 15 grams of protein, making them a satisfying snack or dessert that supports your macros while still tasting indulgent.
Made with just a few simple ingredients and ready in minutes, these butter cups are perfect for keeping in the fridge when a chocolate craving hits.
Why You’ll Love These
- High protein (about 15g per cup)
- Low carb
- Keto friendly
- Paleo friendly
- Vegan option available
- Gluten free
- No refined sugar
- Only 3 main ingredients
They’re creamy, chocolatey, and perfect straight from the fridge.
Ingredients
½ cup cashew butter (Georgia Grinders recommended)
4 scoops Bethany’s Pantry Vanilla Digestive Support Protein or Protein Bake
Chocolate of choice, melted (unsweetened cacao chips work well)
Directions
In a bowl, mix cashew butter and Bethany’s Pantry DSP or Protein Bake until a thick dough forms.
The mixture will be thick — mixing with clean hands works best.
Once the dough reaches a play-dough consistency, form it into a ball.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions and roll each into a ball.
(You can also divide into 8 smaller cups if preferred.)
Press each ball into a silicone muffin cup to form the base.
Pour melted chocolate over the top of each cup.
Place in the refrigerator for about 20 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm.
Remove and enjoy.