These gorgeous mini lemon strawberry cashew coconut protein cups are easy to make and are bursting with flavor. Using good-for-you ingredients they are the perfect portion-controlled treat! I know, I know – the title is a mouthful. I wasn’t sure how else to convey all of the goodness that’s packed in these little wonders. Decadent, sweetened strawberry filling meets a lemon, coconut butter outer casing.

I love that you don’t have to use your oven, and they are just the right size to satisfy a sweet tooth without over indulging. Creamy, slightly tart, perfectly sweet, and 100% irresistible. The perfect healthy, simple dessert to feed a crowd (or just you). They make a delicious handheld, two bite, sweet treat for parties, brunch, pot lucks, family gatherings or as an afternoon snack! They are as cute as they are delicious. Individual little cups made in a muffin tin with a base of creamy coconut butter and the strawberry cashew filling.

Great for any special occasion, these delicious little bites are both simple to make and a real crowd pleaser. Pretty in pink, they are sure to be a hit and you will be asked for the recipe. They make a healthy treat without a lot of added sweetener. Just a few simple ingredients needed in these bite sized treats.

You won’t find a lot of sugar in most of my recipes, and this one is no exception.  Sugar is one of those things that many people these days are trying to avoid (and for good reason).  In my personal experience when I am craving something sweet I can satisfy my taste buds with a treat like this…full of healthy fats.  It works every time!

These cups are so versatile too.  Create your own fruity versions by using freeze-dried blueberries, peaches, bananas, or pineapple.  The coating can also be made with limes, oranges, or even grapefruit juice and zest.  Chop up some mint with lime zest for a mojito inspired cashew cup.  Naturally dye the citrus coating with some beet juice (for red), grape juice (for purple), turmeric powder (for yellow), matcha powder (for green), or spirulina (for blue).  Have fun with the kids or just with your kid at heart!

Cashews, coconut and strawberries are one of my favourite dessert or snack flavour combinations. These refreshing, but oh-so-moreish cups have texture that is creamy and smooth, with a tart pop from the strawberry filling that makes it hard to stop at just one.

This ‘healthified’ dessert recipe contains only wholesome ingredients. It is full of creamy goodness without any refined baddies! This means no white processed flour, sugar, butter, condensed milk, cream cheese or artificial food coloring or flavours.

The protein and healthy fat content from the coconut and protein powder ensures that these little cups not only taste good, but you won’t need to be reaching for another one as they are pretty darn filling! Adding the protein powder makes the macro nutrients (protein, carbs, fats) more balanced as part of a modern healthy eating plan (rather than the ancient high carb, low protein baking). Protein powder also acts as a “flour” to the cheesecake and helps the ingredients stick together.

Luxurious, creamy, sweet and seriously amazing. This recipe delivers the classic after-dinner treat you are craving but in a satisfying yet nutrition-packed treat. A delight for the eyes, as well as your taste buds, it is sure to be a crowd pleaser.

You will be asked for the recipe.

Mini Lemon Strawberry Coconut Protein Cups

Lemon Strawberry Coconut Cups make a healthy treat without a lot of added sweetener. Just a few simple ingredients in these bite sized treats. Delicious cups stuffed with strawberry cashew filling and a coconut butter outer shell - the perfect treat to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating

Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, lemon strawberry coconut protein bites, lemon strawberry coconut protein snack bites, mini lemon strawberry coconut protein cups, mini no bake lemon strawberry protein cups

Servings 24

Ingredients

Strawberry Cashew Filling

• 1 1/2 cups cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
• 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries
• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

Lemon Coconut Coating

• 1 1/2 cups coconut butter – store bought or homemade recipe below in notes
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
• 1/4 cup protein or collagen peptides powder, plain or vanilla
• 1-2 lemons juice and zest – depending on how lemony you prefer

Instructions

Strawberry Cashew Filling

• Line 24 mini muffin cups with paper liners or use a silicon muffin pan. Or if you would like them bigger use a normal size muffin pan with 12 cavities.

  Place all filling ingredients, cashews, strawberries and honey and process until smooth and creamy. Depending on the power of your blender this might take a minute or two. Stop blending to scrape the sides if necessary and continue to blend until smooth.

  Set aside while you make the lemon coconut coating.

Lemon Coconut Coating

• In a small sauce pan over low/medium heat melt the coconut oil with the coconut butter until melted and runny.

  Add in the lemon zest and juice, mixing to combine. Taste test and add more honey or lemon if you think it needs it.

  While the mixture is still warm, spoon 1 teaspoon into the small lined muffin cups (enough to cover the bottom).

  Roll about 1 teaspoon of the strawberry cashew mixture into a small ball with your hands and flatten slightly.

  Drop into the muffin cups with the base layer of lemon coating, pushing down slightly.

  Cover the filling with additional coating to cover entirely and fill the rest of the cup.

  Allow the cups to set up in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.

  Pull them out of the mini muffin cups and store in an airtight container in the fridge.  

  Store in fridge for up to1 week or freezer for up to 3 months.

Notes

Homemade Coconut Butter

If you are anywhere near the health food or fitness circles, you have no doubt heard of coconut oil by now. But have you ever heard of coconut butter? Oh my gosh is it good. It tastes like the most delicious, decadent, oh-so-bad-for-you treat. Except, it’s not. It’s actually good for you. In fact, coconut butter packs a boatload of benefits:

It’s rich in lauric acid, which boosts immunity and destroys harmful bacteria, viruses, and funguses.

It actually boosts your metabolism, which aids in weight loss and increases energy levels.

Its a superb ingredient for protecting and replenishing the hair and skin

It’s packed with healthy fats, so you feel full longer.

It’s full of essential amino acids, calcium, and magnesium.

Basically, coconut butter is just plain awesome. It’s so creamy, buttery, naturally sweet and full of nutrients, and it’s hard to believe that this tasty Homemade Coconut Butter from Scratch is made with one ingredient! You may not know this, but a jar of high-quality coconut butter can be expensive.

Yes, that is one of the reasons that you should make you own - it’s unbelievably easy. Besides being incredibly good for you, coconut butter greatly enhances the creamy texture of desserts, smoothies, ice creams, fudge and hot beverages. Even a spoonful out of the jar is not a bad thing.  😊

Once you start using it, you'll find many other ways to sneak it into your diet.

Go here for the recipe:  Homemade Coconut Butter 

 

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