No one can resist a peanut butter cup, right? They’re one of the most classic treats after all, with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups being the most common variety. But what about Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups? How do they measure up? Are there different varieties? Keep reading to find out everything you ever wanted to know about Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups.
As with almost all of their products, Trader Joe’s doesn’t carry just one variety of peanut butter cups. From dark chocolate to milk chocolate, Trader Joe’s even sells mini peanut butter cups as well as sunflower butter cups, almond butter cups, and other nontraditional versions of this classic treat.
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3 Main Varieties of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups
Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a straight forward take on the classic peanut butter cup. But honestly, they’re even better for a few different reasons. One, they’re a slightly different shape (deeper and narrower) meaning that you get more of a blast of peanut butter rather than having it spread throughout a thin cup.
Second, they’re made with better ingredients overall, so you get richer flavors than with Reese’s.
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are a decadent take on a classic treat. Made with dark chocolate, as the name suggests, these peanut butter cups are rich with flavor.
Trader Joe’s Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
These peanut butter cups are pretty self explanatory. They’re basically just a miniature version of Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups. About the size of a pencil eraser, these peanut butter cups are perfect as a decadent ice cream topping or just a fun miniature treat.
How Much Are Peanut Butter Cups At Trader Joe’s?
Here, you’ll find a table of the prices for each variety of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups.
| Type | Price |
| Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups | $3.99 |
| Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups | $4.49 |
| Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups | $3.69 |
Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Ingredients
Here, we will go over the ingredients for each of the three varieties of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butters Cups.
- Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavor), peanut butter, sugar, palm kernel oil, lactose, salt, soy lecithin
- Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: semisweet chocolate (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor processed with alkali, milk fat, soy lecithin, natural flavor), peanut butter, sugar, palm kernel oil, lactose, salt, palm oil, soy lecithin
- Trader Joe’s Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups: milk chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, whole milk powder, soy lecithin, natural flavor), peanut butter, sugar, palm kernel oil, lactose, salt, soy lecithin
Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Nutrition Facts
Now, we will go over the nutrition and calorie information for each of the three varieties of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups.
Trader Joe’s Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
Trader Joe’s Mini Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
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- Serving size: 21 pieces
- Calories: 160
- Fat: 9 grams
- Sodium: 30 grams
- Potassium: 2% DV
- Carbohydrates: 18 grams
- Sugar: 16 grams
- Protein: 2 grams
- Calcium: 3% DV
- Iron: 6% DV
- Vitamin D: 2% DV
Are Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Healthier than Reese’s?
Even though peanut butter cups should generally not be considered a healthy snack, Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups are certainly a healthier choice in comparison to Reese’s. Why? Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups are lower in almost every area of concern, including salt, fat, carbs, and sugars. In fact, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups contain almost twice as much sugar as the Trader Joe’s varieties.
Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Recipes
It’s probably no surprise that peanut butter cups are usually just eaten straight out of the container. But they can also be a great ingredient for baking treats, especially for fans of the chocolate and peanut butter combo.
Check out these recipes we found from Trader Joe’s that incorporate their famous peanut butter cups!
- Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cup Brownies
- Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cup Cinnamallow Treats
- Trader Joe’s Preposterously Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups Reviews
All of Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cup varieties have generally very positive reviews, but based on our observations, there’s really no competition. Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups are their most popular variety by far.
- Become Betty calls the chocolate flavor in the TJ’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter cups “assertive” without being overly sweet.
- Mrs. Trader Joe’s gives them a 10/10.
- Mic even calls them the best dark chocolate peanut butter cups money can buy.
FAQs
Are Trader Joe’s Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups vegan?
No. All Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cup varieties contain milk.
Are Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups gluten-free?
Yes! Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups are gluten free.
How long do Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups last?
If stored properly in a cool area away from a heat source, Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Cups should last several months if not longer. If you are concerned about the shelf life of your chocolate, it can always be kept in the fridge and eaten cold or removed with time to warm to room temperature before consuming.
Did Trader Joe’s change their Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups?
There is no official information from Trader Joe’s stating that their Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups have changed. However, the cups did get a slight update to their packaging in 2020, with the addition of a pull tab lid. Around this same time, some customers began noting a change in flavor and texture, noting that the chocolate doesn’t seem as dark as it used to be and has a somewhat waxier texture.
Some customers, on the other hand, have not noticed a difference. So, the jury is out on this one!
Conclusion
Is there really any arguing that peanut butter cups aren’t delicious? We think it’s just a fact of life. And if you have to choose between the standard peanut butter cups from the candy aisle at Kroger or these slightly more decadent cups from Trader Joe’s, we’re voting for Trader Joe’s every time. Enjoy!
