Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
These Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick and delicious snack perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without turning on the oven. Combining wholesome oats, natural honey, and creamy peanut butter with rich dark chocolate topping, these cups are both nutritious and indulgent. They’re perfect for a grab-and-go treat or a healthy dessert option.
- Author: zara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 peanut butter oat cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups traditional rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural honey
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate pieces
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Sea salt for garnish
- Combine the Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine oats, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla. Mix everything together until well combined, ensuring the oats are thoroughly coated with the peanut butter and honey mixture.
- Prepare the Muffin Tin and Add Mixture: Spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray. Divide the oat mixture evenly between the muffin cups, pressing the mixture down slightly with the back of a spoon for a firm base.
- Melt and Spread the Chocolate: In a small bowl, place chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. Spoon the melted chocolate on top of each peanut butter oat cup and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate evenly over the surface. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle sea salt on top if desired.
- Freeze and Serve: Place the muffin tin in the freezer and let the cups set for about an hour. Once the chocolate has hardened, remove the peanut butter oat cups from the muffin tin. Serve immediately, or store leftovers.
- Storage Instructions: Store any leftover oat cups in the fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Enjoy your homemade treats whenever you need a quick, satisfying snack!
Notes
- Use natural peanut butter without added sugar for a healthier option.
- Make sure to press the oat mixture firmly in the muffin tin to help the cups hold their shape.
- The dark chocolate topping can be substituted with dairy-free chocolate chips for a vegan version.
- Sprinkling sea salt enhances the chocolate flavor and balances the sweetness.
- Store the cups properly to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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