Homemade Peanut Butter Cups
Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are a popular no-bake confection consisting of a creamy peanut butter filling encased in a chocolate shell, often made in muffin liners. While inspired by the iconic American candy brand Reese's, the homemade version allows for customization with ingredients like peanut butter, powdered sugar, butter, and chocolate chips. This treat is a staple of American home kitchens, particularly popular for holidays and parties.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost but little fiber or protein relative to its calorie count. A single cup offers a significant amount of calories, primarily from fat and sugar, with minimal essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 160 kcal |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Carbs | 14 g |
| Fat | 10 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 11 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 1.8 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Manganese | 0.3 mg |
| Copper | 0.1 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg |
| Iron | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 homemade peanut butter cup (approx. 30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these cups represent a beloved DIY candy tradition in the United States, often made with children. Nutritionally, the homemade version can be tailored to be slightly healthier by using natural peanut butter, dark chocolate, or reducing added sugar.
