If you are looking for a sweet, creamy treat that hits the spot without derailing your health goals, these Frozen Peanut Butter Cups are about to become your new freezer staple. They deliver all the rich, decadent flavor of a classic peanut butter cup, but with an airy, ice-cream-like texture that keeps the calorie and point counts remarkably low.
Prep time takes less than 10 minutes, making this one of the easiest meal-prep desserts you can keep on hand for late-night cravings.
Recipe Overview
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Freeze Time: 2 to 3 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini cups
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 32 kcal per serving
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cool Whip Free (thawed in the refrigerator)
- 6 tbsp Creamy Peanut Butter (traditional or natural)
- Sugar-Free Chocolate Sauce (for drizzling)
Equipment Needed
- 24-cup mini muffin tin
- 24 mini paper cupcake liners
- Medium mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula or hand mixer
- Squeeze bottle or spoon (for drizzling chocolate)
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prepare the Tray: Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with mini paper cupcake liners and set aside.
- Combine Base: In a medium mixing bowl, add the thawed Cool Whip Free and creamy peanut butter. Gently fold the two together using a rubber spatula until completely smooth, uniform in color, and streak-free. (Option: Use a hand mixer on low speed for an extra fluffy texture.)
- Portion the Cups: Spoon or pipe the peanut butter mixture evenly into the 24 lined mini muffin cups. Lightly tap the tray against the counter to settle the filling.
- Add Chocolate Drizzle: Drizzle sugar-free chocolate sauce over the top of each cup in a zigzag pattern.
- Freeze to Set: Place the muffin tin flat in the freezer for 2 to 3 hours, or until the cups are solid and firm to the touch.
- Serve: Enjoy directly from the freezer!
Recipe Variations & Customizations
- Lower Points/Fat: Swap standard peanut butter for 6 tablespoons of powdered peanut butter (such as PB2) mixed with just enough water to form a thick paste before folding into the Cool Whip.
- Salted Dark Chocolate: Add a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt on top of the chocolate drizzle before freezing to elevate the flavor profile.
- Crunchy Texture: Stir 1–2 tablespoons of finely chopped roasted peanuts into the mixture before spooning into liners.
Storage & Meal Prep Tips
- Freezer Storage: Once fully frozen, transfer the cups from the muffin tin into an airtight freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. They will stay fresh in the freezer for up to 1 month.
- Serving Texture: These are designed to be eaten straight from the freezer. Because of the whipped topping base, they soften quickly at room temperature, so only pull out what you plan to eat immediately.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: 32
- WeightWatchers Points: 1 SmartPoint (Blue, Green, Purple) / 1 PointsPlus
