Description
Easy no-bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups made with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and topped with dark chocolate, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1–2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt (optional)
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder (optional)
- 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or almonds (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried fruit (optional)
- A few drops of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Gather and measure everything first.
- Combine the oat base: In a medium bowl, add 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter, and 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey. Mix until sticky.
- Prepare your muffin tin: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mold.
- Portion and press the base: Spoon the mixture into each liner, pressing firmly.
- Melt the chocolate: Microwave dark chocolate chips until smooth, adding coconut oil if needed.
- Top the cups with melted chocolate.
- Chill to set: Place in fridge for at least 15 minutes or in the freezer for 5–8 minutes.
- Remove and enjoy: Lift the cups out and store leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
These cups can be customized with various add-ins and are perfect for storage in the fridge or freezer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: peanut butter, no-bake, oatmeal, snacks, healthy dessert