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Cashew Protein Cups (No Bake, Chocolate Filled)

Soft, naturally sweet cashew and date protein cups filled with a rich, smooth chocolate centre. Made with wholesome ingredients and no baking required, these bite-sized treat are creamy, satisfying, and perfect for a nourishing snack or healthy dessert.🥜 🌴
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword cashew date protein cups, cashew protein cups no bake chocolate filled, chocolate filled protein cups no bake, chocolate protein cups, clean eating dessert or snack, no bake chocolate thumb print cookies
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup raw cashews, soaked 3+ hours and drained
  • 1 cup soft dates (if hard, soak 30 minutes and drain)
  • 1 scoop vanilla or unflavoured protein powder
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt

Chocolate Filling

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
  • 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

  • Add cashews to a food processor and blend until finely ground.
    Add the dates, protein powder, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt.
    Blend until the mixture forms a soft, slightly sticky dough. If too dry, add a teaspoon of water or extra coconut oil.
    Scoop the mixture and press into 8-10 silicone muffin cups or a lined tray, forming small cup shapes.
    Use your thumb or the back of a spoon to create an indent in the centre of each cup.

Chocolate Filling

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 20 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.
    Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.
    Spoon the melted chocolate into each indent.
    Place in the fridge for 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is set.
    Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
    Optional Variations
    Add a spoon of peanut butter or almond butter under the chocolate layer
    Sprinkle with sea salt for a salted chocolate finish
    Use white chocolate for a different flavour twist.
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