No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
Delight in these easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups, packed with creamy peanut butter, sweetened with maple syrup, and topped with a rich chocolate layer. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy treat, these cups come together without any baking, making them an effortless, delicious option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12 peanut butter oat cups
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup smooth, unsalted peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup or honey
- 2 tablespoons water or milk
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
Topping
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Sea salt flakes, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium bowl, warm the peanut butter in the microwave until smooth and easily stirrable.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the maple syrup, water, and vanilla extract to the peanut butter and stir thoroughly until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Oats: Mix in the quick oats until the mixture is thick and holds together well.
- Shape Cups: Evenly divide the oat mixture between 12 compartments of a silicone muffin tin, pressing down firmly to pack each cup tightly.
- Prepare Chocolate Topping: In a small bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 1-minute increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is completely melted and smooth.
- Top and Set: Drizzle the melted chocolate mixture over each peanut butter oat cup, smoothing into a single chocolate layer.
- Chill to Firm Up: Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the cups are firm and set.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle sea salt flakes over the cups before serving for a perfect sweet and salty balance.
Notes
- Store these cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days to maintain freshness.
- For longer storage, freeze the cups in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before serving.
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