Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and nutritious no-bake treat, combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome rolled oats, and a rich chocolate coating. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, these cups feature an oat base sweetened with maple syrup, topped with either plain peanut butter or a protein-packed peanut butter filling, finished with melted dark chocolate and an optional sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 oat cups 1x
- Category: Bars & Bites
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Oat Base
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Regular Filling
- 1 tbsp peanut butter per oat cup
Protein Filling
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 3 tbsp protein powder
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the oat base: In a bowl, mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth and well combined. Next, add in the rolled oats and stir until the mixture is evenly combined to form the oat base.
- Form the bases: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each cavity of silicone molds or liners. Use a spoon or cookie scoop to press down firmly and evenly.
- Add the filling: Choose your filling option: either place a dollop of plain peanut butter (about 1 tablespoon) on top of each oat base, or mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder until smooth and spread this protein filling evenly on each base.
- Freeze the cups: Place the molds in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up the base and filling.
- Melt the chocolate: Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Add chocolate coating: Remove the oat cups from the freezer and spoon the melted chocolate over each one to cover the top evenly.
- Final freeze: Return the cups to the freezer and chill for an additional 20 minutes until the chocolate coating is set and firm.
- Serve: Remove the oat cups from the silicone liners, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy your delicious peanut butter oat cups!
Notes
- Mix the maple syrup and peanut butter thoroughly before adding the oats to ensure even sweetness and texture.
- Use silicone liners or molds for best results and easy removal of the cups.
- If your peanut butter is very creamy or runny, the freezing time might be longer; keep freezing until it is no longer runny.
- Melt the dark chocolate with a small amount of oil to achieve a smooth, glossy finish. Heat in 30-second increments and stir well between each to avoid burning.
- A cookie scoop helps to portion the oat base evenly into the molds.
- For a protein boost, mixing protein powder into the peanut butter filling is a great option.
- Tag @lovelydelites if you make this recipe to share your creation!
Keywords: Peanut Butter, Oat Cups, No Bake, Gluten Free, Vegan, Healthy Snack, Protein, Chocolate Coating
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