Description
These Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups with a Chocolate Topping are a delicious and healthy snack option. Combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and a luscious dark chocolate layer, these no-bake treats are quick to prepare and perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth without the oven.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups rolled oats
- ½ cup natural peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil (melted)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Chocolate Topping
- ½ cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter (for topping)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the Base: In a medium bowl, combine the rolled oats, natural peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir well until the mixture is evenly blended and sticky.
- Prepare the Cup Liners: Line a muffin tin with 10 paper liners. Spoon approximately 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each liner, pressing down firmly to form an even base layer.
- Freeze the Base: Place the prepared muffin tin in the freezer for 10 to 15 minutes to allow the base to firm up before adding the chocolate layer.
- Melt Chocolate Topping: While freezing the base, melt the dark chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of peanut butter together in the microwave. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring after each until completely smooth.
- Apply Chocolate Layer: Remove the oat bases from the freezer and evenly spoon the melted chocolate mixture over each cup. If desired, sprinkle a pinch of flaky sea salt on top for added flavor.
- Set the Cups: Return the muffin tin to the freezer for another 10 to 15 minutes, or until the chocolate topping is fully set and firm.
- Serve and Store: Keep the oat cups refrigerated until ready to eat. These can be stored in the fridge for up to one week or frozen for longer enjoyment.
Notes
- Substitute peanut butter with almond or cashew butter for a different flavor.
- To add crunch to the base, mix in chopped nuts or chia seeds.
- Store these oat cups in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze them for extended storage.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oat cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
