Vegan No Bake Milky Way Protein Cups

welcome to day three of candy week, where we’re eating all of the vegan candy inspired treats!! today, we’re so excited to share a recipe for vegan no bake milky way protein cups.

these unreal goodies are not only dairy-free but also loaded with flavor and protein, making them a wholesome and filling indulgence.

Vegan No Bake Milky Way Protein Cups are reminiscent of the classic Milky Ways we all know and probably grew up loving.

BUT what sets them apart is their protein twist, aside from the ingredients of course.

crafted with better-for-you ingredients, they offer a satisfying sweetness with a rich, chocolatey punch, just like their traditional counterpart.

what makes them truly special is their hidden secret – a generous dose of protein.

bite into one, and you’ll experience the familiar Milky Way taste, but with the added satisfaction of knowing you’re indulging in a protein-packed, dairy-free treat. it’s the best of both worlds!!

the textures in these vegan no bake milky way protein cups are a combo of contrasts.

the base layer, a blend of chocolate protein powder, oat flour, and almond flour, boasts a soft, chewy texture that is the BEST canvas for the creamy and dreamy cashew butter caramel.

as you take that first, satisfying bite, you’ll experience a fudgy resistance, followed by a luscious, melt-in-your-mouth sensation from the caramel.

oh and then the chocolate coating, with its silky, glossy finish, has such a satisfying crunch, giving these cups an exciting and textural twist.

it’s essential to use chocolate protein powder in this recipe. the chocolate protein powder not only adds a rich and indulgent flavor but also enhances the overall chocolatey goodness of these milky way protein cups.

1/3 cup of cocoa powder is added to the recipe too, so these cups are very rich!

as for vegan protein powders, use whatever you like! here is a list of some options:

• truvani
• vega
• garden of life
• orgain
• sunwarrior
• nutiva
• amazing grass
• now sports
• nuzest
• plantfusion
• aloha
• sprout living
• bob’s red mill
• myprotein
• purely inspired
• no cow
• raw rev

ok, so let’s talk caramel! the star of these treats lies in the perfect, sticky caramel nestled between the layers. this caramel is a work of art, y’all.

it’s sweet and gooey and as it oozes out with each bite.

to achieve this texture, we recommend letting your milky way protein cups set in the freezer for several hours. this ensures that the caramel becomes sticky and complements the other layers flawlessly.

once they’re firm and the caramel has solidified quite a bit, you can transfer these to the fridge for storage. this not only maintains their irresistible texture but also keeps them fresh and ready to satisfy your sweet cravings whenever you desire.

if you’re looking for alternatives to cashew butter, there are several options available!

almond butter, peanut butter, and sunflower seed butter can all serve as great replacements in your recipes.

each offers its own unique flavor and texture, which i love but depending on what you use, the other flavors might be overpowered.

the best alternative to cashew butter is almond butter but the others would still be delicious.

peanut butter and sunflower seed butter just have very strong flavors that set the tone for the whole recipe.

if you love my Vegan No Bake Milky Way Protein Cups then check out these other recipes from the blog!

Vegan Cookie Dough Protein Fudge

Nourishing Vegan Autumn Granola

Cinnamon Roll White Chocolate Protein Bites

Healthy No Bake Banana Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Healthier Vegan and Gluten Free Cinnamon Sugar Poptart

Vegan No Bake Protein Cinnamon Rolls

Vegan Snickers Inspired Granola Bark 

Vegan Puppy Chow Cups

Vegan Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Fudge

Date Sweetened Raw Vegan Cheesecake

Vegan No Bake Sugar Cookie Bars

No Bake Vegan Millionaire Shortbread Pie

Vegan and Gluten Free No Bake Chocolate Date Rolls

Copycat Chewy Bars (Vegan + GF)

are you going to make my Vegan No Bake Milky Way Protein Cups?!

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