Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and nutritious no-bake treat perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert. Made with creamy peanut butter, hearty rolled oats, a touch of maple syrup, protein powder, and a chocolate topping, these cups combine rich flavors with satisfying textures. They are easy to prepare, requiring no baking, and are ideal for freezing to set the layers into perfect little bites. Optional flakey sea salt adds a wonderful contrast to the sweet and nutty flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 oat cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled oats)
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Topping Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp protein powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- Flakey sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and maple syrup: In a large bowl, thoroughly combine 2/3 cup peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup to make a smooth and sticky base mixture.
- Add rolled oats: Stir in 3/4 cup of old fashioned rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture until well incorporated, forming the oat base.
- Fill molds with base: Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into silicone molds or cupcake liners. Press down firmly with a spoon or cookie scoop to create an even and compact base layer.
- Prepare and add the peanut butter topping: Either add a simple dollop of 1 tablespoon peanut butter on top of each oat cup, or combine 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder and spread this mixture evenly over each base layer. Once topped, freeze the cups for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt the chocolate: While the cups freeze, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with about 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring well after each to ensure smooth, lump-free melted chocolate.
- Add chocolate topping and freeze: Remove the oat cups from the freezer, spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over each cup’s top layer, then return the cups to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to harden the chocolate layer.
- Finish and serve: Once set, remove the peanut butter oat cups from their liners, sprinkle with flakey sea salt if desired, and enjoy this tasty, wholesome snack.
Notes
- Use silicone molds or cupcake liners for easy removal of the oat cups.
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup based on preference.
- The protein powder adds extra nutrition but can be omitted if preferred.
- If you prefer a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips and protein powder are vegan-friendly.
- Store the oat cups in the freezer to keep them firm and fresh longer.
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