A Definitive Ranking of Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Since it is National Peanut Butter Day, we've been thinking about our favorite peanut butter treats. Peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Peanut butter cookies. And our favorite all-time favorite: the peanut butter cup.
Peanut butter cups are genius. The saltiness of the peanut butter and the sugary glory of chocolate are the ultimate and most complementary pair. So, to show our appreciation for the candy, we ranked all the peanut butter cups we've tried. Continue reading to see our opinions on brands like Reese's, Justin's, Quest and more.
6. Quest
Since Quest is a high-protein brand, we had low expectations for their peanut butter cups. However, it wasn't anywhere as bad as we thought it would be. Thankfully, it doesn't have the chalky texture that most healthy products do. It could have been sweeter, but it has less than one gram of sugar, so we're not surprised.
5. Lily's
We never knew Lily's had a peanut butter cup! We have tried their chocolate bars and enjoyed them. Sadly, we like those more than the peanut butter cups. That's not to say the peanut butter cup is terrible. Again, we'd prefer one with more sugar. However, if you're looking for a healthy option, it's a reasonable choice—the Stevia sugar takes some getting used to.
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4. SkinnyDipped
If you've never had anything "skinny dipped," it has a lighter chocolate coating. The brand SkinnyDipped released a peanut butter cup version that tastes nearly similar to the standard options—and did it without the sugar alternatives. Their company is perfect for anyone who prefers peanut butter. We're chocolate girls! Otherwise, it would rank higher on our list.
3. Unreal
The Unreal butter cups are delicious. They taste nearly identical to a Reese's cup. The only difference is they only offer dark chocolate. As much as we love dark chocolate, we think this item could go to the next level with milk. It would be much creamier and sweeter.
2. Justin's
No surprise! It's one of the two you've probably been waiting for: Justin's. Justin's, again, is another healthy alternative to the Reese's Cup. By far, it's the best attempt at it. Their items are GMO-free and organic, and they don't sacrifice the sugar, so they're equally delicious. They also have the widest range of flavors, which is always a plus in our book.
1. Reese's Cup
Of course, the classic Reese's Cup had to be No. 1. It's the blueprint, and for all the right reasons. Reese's has the smoothest, sweetest chocolate that melts in your mouth. There's a golden ratio between chocolate and peanut butter. They even have zero-sugar offerings if that's what you prefer. These days, they've upped their branding and have multiple flavors, too! There's no reason not to love them.
Curious about our other favorite snacks, candy and more? Read HERE for all the best foods and drinks we tried in December 2023.