Vegan Oat Date Cups Recipe
These Vegan Oat Date Cups are a delicious, wholesome treat that combines a naturally sweet date center with a spiced oat crumble topping. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they are easy to make, gluten-free, and completely plant-based. Enjoy these cups chilled for a refreshing and satisfying bite-sized delight.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 mini oat date cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Vegan
- Diet: Vegan, Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Date Centre
- 120g dates
- 60ml water
- Pinch of salt
Oat Crumble
- 55g ground oats
- 45g rolled oats
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 2 tbsp almond butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (160°C fan assisted) or 350°F to prepare for baking the oat date cups.
- Prepare Date Paste: Add the dates, water, and a pinch of salt to a pan over low-medium heat. Mash the dates with the back of a wooden spoon as they soften, cooking until the mixture becomes a smooth, thick, and spreadable paste. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- Mix Oat Crumble: In a bowl, combine ground oats, rolled oats, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, and cardamom. Add melted coconut oil and almond butter, stirring thoroughly until well combined into a crumbly mixture.
- Assemble Cups: Press half of the oat crumble mixture firmly into silicone cupcake or muffin molds—mini molds recommended to yield 8 servings. Spread the cooled date paste evenly over this base layer, then sprinkle the remaining oat crumble on top to cover.
- Bake: Place the molds in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the oat topping is golden and set.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and let the cups cool completely. For the best flavor and texture, chill them before serving. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days.
Notes
- Using mini silicone cupcake molds is recommended to make 8 smaller servings.
- These cups are best served chilled to enhance texture and flavor.
- Store the oat date cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Dates should be pitted before cooking to ensure smoothness in the paste.
- You can substitute almond butter with any other nut or seed butter depending on preference or dietary needs.
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