Cool Whip Peanut Butter Treats

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These frozen Cool Whip peanut butter treats are the guilt-free sweet snack you never knew you needed. This incredibly easy recipe makes a batch of perfectly portioned frozen peanut butter whip cups topped with a decadent chocolate drizzle. WW and Keto-friendly.

cool whip peanut butter treats topped with chocolate in a cupcake wrapper

If you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do, check out chocolate peanut butter nice cream and dark chocolate peanut butter banana bites. But first, let's make frozen chocolate peanut butter whip treats!

Sticking with your health and wellness goals when a sweet tooth strikes can be challenging, but with a stash of these Cool Whip peanut butter cups in your freezer, it's SO much easier to stay on track. They are made with only THREE ingredients and are a cinch to assemble.

Let's break down these frozen treats a bit further. The cups are a failproof mixture of lite whipped topping (aka Cool Whip) and peanut butter topped with sugar-free chocolate sauce. From there, the cups are frozen, and that's when the magic happens - the cups become scoops of peanut butter chocolate ice cream.

The best part? You can make as many as you want to store in the freezer and grab whenever you're craving a cold and creamy chocolate peanut butter treat. Not to mention, making your own frozen peanut butter cups is much more cost-effective than any Weight Watchers or Atkins brand desserts from the freezer aisle.

Cool Whip is a is a dairy free dry whipped topping mix. It's a low-calorie alternative to fresh whipped cream.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It is made with 3 "skinny" ingredients guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth.
These frozen treats are super simple and perfect to keep stocked in the freezer.
The frozen treats are low-sugar, low-fat, and low-calorie.
Perfect for Weight Watchers and easy to make a low cab, Keto-friendly version.

Ingredients You’ll Need

Fat-free Cool Whip - This is a creamy whipped topping you'll find in the freezer aisle. Fat-free Cool Whip and Lite Cool Whip have the same amount of calories, so the two can be used interchangeably.
Peanut Butter - Use your favorite creamy or chunky peanut butter, and make sure it's room temperature for the best results.
Sugar Free Hershey's Syrup - Topping the cups with chocolate syrup gives them a very Reeses peanut butter cup feel -but with a fraction of the sugar, fat, and calories.

How To Make Frozen Peanut Butter Cups

Step 1: Prepare for freezing.

Line a 12-cup muffin pan with paper or silicone cupcake liners. Set the pan aside.

Step 2: Combine Cool Whip with peanut butter.

Add Cool Whip and room-temperature peanut butter to a mixing bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), and mix on low speed until the two ingredients are completely incorporated.

Step 3: Assemble peanut butter cups.

Scoop the Cool Whip mixture into the cupcake liners filling each a little more than halfway full. Use the back of the spoon to spread the mixture within the liners, making neat, evenly-shaped cups. Finally, drizzle a thin layer of chocolate syrup over each.

Step 4: Freeze peanut butter cups.

Set the muffin tin in the freezer and let it stand for at least an hour, but overnight is ideal. Then remove the frozen cool whip cups from the muffin pan and enjoy!

Recipe Tips

Unopened tubs of Cool Whip should be stored in the freezer, so let it sit in the fridge for 5-10 minutes to soften a bit before getting started. The peanut butter should also be at room temperature.
The cups will begin to soften as soon as they come out of the freezer, so have your spoon ready and enjoy the frozen peanut butter cool whip before it melts.
Feel free to substitute Cool Whip with other brands of whipped topping, but do not use whipped cream from an aerosol can. It doesn't freeze like whipped topping from a tub.

Variations

Frozen Keto Cups - To make these with fewer carbs and more fat, use full-fat original Cool Whip, full-fat natural peanut butter, and your favorite zero-sugar keto chocolate syrup or sauce.

Frozen Peanut Butter Whip Sundae - Make these treats extra special with your favorite healthy ice cream sundae toppings. You can sprinkle your topping of choice on top of the chocolate syrup before freezing or pop a frozen cup in a small bowl and then add your toppings. Choose from these healthy options:

Shredded Coconut
Cacao Nibs
Chopped Peanuts
Slivered Almonds
Chopped Pistachios
Crunchy Granola
Fresh Diced Fruit and Berries

Storing

Once the treats are frozen solid in the muffin pan, transfer them to a freezer-safe resealable bag and keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Remember, Cool Whip changes consistency when it's frozen and thawed, so once the cups are frozen, they must stay frozen.

FAQ

Can I eat the Cool Whip-peanut butter mixture without freezing it?

Yup! If your sweet tooth can not wait any longer, feel free to enjoy the light and fluffy peanut butter Cool Whip topped with chocolate sauce with a spoon while you wait for the rest of the cups to freeze.

Can I make this without peanut butter?

For a peanut-free version, swap the peanut butter with another creamy nut butter like almond, cashew, or sun butter.

Can I substitute whipped cream for Cool Whip?

I don't recommend using whipped cream instead of Cool Whip. The flavor and texture of whipped cream are not the same as Cool Whip, and it will not freeze as well.

Yield: 12 Servings