Can I Have Reese's Peanut Butter Cups On Slimming World? Are They Too High In Syns?

Many people assume chocolates like Reese's are off limits when trying to lose weight, luckily, in the slimming world, you can eat whatever you want and lose weight, as long as it fits into your syn allowance. But what about Reese's peanut butter cups, are they high in syns?

Reese's peanut butter cups are high in syns, having 4.5 syns per cup, which would mean 9 syns for the two cups in a packet, we suggest only having these chocolates as the occasional sweet treat when your syns allow.

In our syn guide below, we will explore in more detail why Reese's peanut butter cups are high in syns, some syn values of their range and low syn alternatives for when you feel like chocolate peanut butter!

Why Are Reese's Peanut Butter Cups High In Syns?

At 4.5 syns a cup, or 9 syns for two, Reese's peanut butter cups are high in syns, allowing you to have around three before using all of your 15 daily syns on the plan.

These peanut butter cups get their high syn value not only due to the sugar from the chocolate, but also the fat from the peanut butter filling. For example, one cup can have up to 10g of sugar in and 6g of fat!

To keep syns low, we suggest only having one cup at a time, or choosing their mini peanut butter cup chocolate which only has 2.5 syns a cup due to their smaller size.

Syn Values Of Reese's Peanut Butter Cups & Chocolates

Reese's have a huge range of chocolate peanut butter sweets, so as you can see which is the best when it comes to syns, we've listed their values below.

• Reese's 2 Peanut Butter Cups 42g - 4.5 syns per one.
•  Reese's Minis Unwrapped Peanut Butter Cups 90g - 2.5 syns per one.
•  Reese's 2 White Peanut Butter Cups 39.5g - 10.5 syns.
•  Reese's Peanut Butter Cups 3 Pack 51g - 13 syns for whole pack.
•  Reese's White Chocolate Miniature Peanut Butter Cups 297g - 6.5 syns.
•  Reese's 4 White Creme & Peanut Butter Cups 79g - 20.5 syns.
•  Reese's 4 Peanut Butter Cups King Size 79g - 18 syns.
•  Reese's Peanut Butter Cups Cheesecake 425g - 16.5 syns.
•  Reese's 2 Peanut Butter Cups with Pieces Candy 42g - 10.5 syns.

Low Syn Alternatives To Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

If you can't justify spending all those syns on Reese's peanut butter cups and you are looking for a low-syn alternative to satisfy your cravings, do not worry, we've got an alternative syn list below with lots of peanut butter chocolates.

• FULFIL Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavour Vitamin & Protein Bar 40g - 7.5 syns.
•  Snickers Creamy Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Snack Bars Multipack 182g - 5 syns.
•  FULFIL Chocolate Peanut Butter Flavour Vitamin & Protein Bar 55g - 10.5 syns.
•  Warrior Raw Protein Flapjack Chocolate Peanut Butter 75g - 12.5 syns.
•  Halo Top Peanut Butter Cup 473ml - 4 syns.
•  Ben & Jerry's Peanut Butter Cup Ice Cream 465 ml - 15.5 syns.
•  Kit Kat Chunky Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Bar 42g - 11.5 syns.
•  Graze Protein Oat Boosts Cereal Bars Peanut Butter & Chocolate 4 x 30g - 7 syns.
•  PhD Smart Protein Bar Chocolate Peanut Butter 64g - 12 syns.
•  Snickers Creamy Peanut Butter & Milk Chocolate Snack Bar Duo 36.5g - 5 syns.
•  KIND Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Snack Bar 40g - 10.5 syns.
•  Graze Peanut Butter Chocolate Flapjack 50g - 11.5 syns.
•  Kit Kat Chunky Peanut Butter Milk Chocolate Bar Multipack 33.5g 4 Pack - 8.5 syns.

Last Words

Overall, Reese's peanut butter cups are high in syns, having 4.5 syns for one cup, and nine syns for two, allowing you to have up to three before using all of your daily syn allowance on the plan.

These peanut butter cups are high in syns because of the high sugar content from the chocolate and fat from the peanut butter, to save syns, we recommend opting for their mini sizes.

If you are interested in checking out the syns in other chocolate peanut butter treats, we have a syn guide to peanut butter Kit Kats here.

Frequently Asked Questions

How are syn values calculated?

Syn values are calculated using a formula based on calories, saturated fat and sugar content per serving. They’re not the same as calories — a product can be low in calories but higher in syns if it’s high in sugar or fat. Always check the official Slimming World app for the most accurate and up-to-date syn values.

Do syn values change?

Yes. When manufacturers reformulate their products, the syn value can go up or down. This is why we recommend double-checking with the Slimming World app or your consultant, especially if a product’s packaging has changed recently.

How many syns should I have per day?

Most Slimming World members work with 5 to 15 syns per day. Your consultant will advise on the right amount for you. The key is to use your syns on the things you enjoy most — whether that’s a chocolate bar, a glass of wine, or a packet of crisps.