No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make snack combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and rich dark chocolate. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a healthy treat, these cups require no baking—just mixing, layering, and chilling to set. They balance sweetness and texture with crunchy peanuts, chocolate chips, and smooth layers, ideal for peanut butter lovers looking for a convenient, homemade snack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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Oat Layer
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons water
Chocolate Layer
- 6 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Peanut Butter Layer
- ½ cup all-natural creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare muffin pan: Line a metal muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicone muffin pan without liners for easy removal.
- Make the oat layer: In a mixing bowl, combine quick-cooking oats, honey, ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter, and chopped peanuts. If the mixture feels too dry, add 1 to 2 teaspoons of water. Press about 2 tablespoons of this mixture firmly into the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Create the chocolate layer: Melt chopped dark chocolate and 2 teaspoons coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 20-second increments until smooth. Pour approximately 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate over the oat layer in each muffin cup and gently swirl the pan to spread it evenly. Freeze for 5 minutes to set.
- Prepare the peanut butter layer: Microwave ½ cup peanut butter mixed with 1 teaspoon coconut oil for 15 seconds, then stir. Spoon 2 teaspoons of this warmed mixture onto the set chocolate layer in each muffin cup. Swirl lightly, then sprinkle mini chocolate chips evenly over each cup.
- Freeze to set: Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 30 minutes to 1 hour until the cups are firm and fully set.
- Store and serve: Once firm, remove the cups from the pan and store them in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer. Enjoy as a quick snack directly from the freezer or allow to soften slightly before eating.
Notes
- Use quick-cooking oats for the best texture; regular rolled oats may make the cups less cohesive.
- If the oat layer feels too crumbly, add a little more peanut butter or honey to help bind.
- For a different flavor, swap dark chocolate with milk or semi-sweet chocolate.
- The peanut butter layer softens the top—store cups in the freezer to maintain firmness.
- Use silicone muffin pans for easy removal without liners, reducing waste.
- These cups keep well frozen for up to 2 weeks.
Keywords: no-bake, peanut butter, oat cups, healthy snack, no bake dessert, gluten free snack, chocolate peanut butter cups
