Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Peanut Butter Oat Cups combine creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and a touch of maple syrup, topped with a protein-enriched peanut butter layer and a rich chocolate coating. These no-bake treats are perfect for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, with optional sea salt to enhance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 10 oat cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Mixture
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Topping
- 1 tbsp peanut butter per oat cup (or 1/2 cup total peanut butter mixed with 3 tbsp protein powder)
- 3 tbsp protein powder (optional, if mixing with peanut butter for topping)
Chocolate Coating
- 1 cup chocolate chips, melted
- 2 tsp oil (for melting chocolate)
Optional
- Flakey sea salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup, stirring until smooth and well blended.
- Add Oats: Stir in 3/4 cup of rolled oats until the mixture is evenly combined, forming a slightly thick batter.
- Form Base Layer: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each cavity of silicone molds or liners. Press down firmly with a spoon or a cookie scoop to create an even, compact base.
- Prepare Topping: Choose either to place a simple dollop of 1 tablespoon peanut butter on each oat cup or mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder until smooth, then spread this mixture evenly on top of each base layer. Freeze the filled molds for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt Chocolate: While cups are freezing, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring thoroughly between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Apply Chocolate: Remove molds from freezer and evenly spoon the melted chocolate over each oat cup, covering the peanut butter topping. Return to freezer for approximately 20 additional minutes to firm up the chocolate layer.
- Serve: Once set, carefully remove the peanut butter oat cups from the silicone molds or liners. Optionally, sprinkle with flakey sea salt on top for added flavor and texture before enjoying.
Notes
- Use silicone molds or paper liners to make removal easier.
- Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup amount or selecting dark/milk chocolate.
- Store finished oat cups in the fridge or freezer to keep them firm.
- Protein powder is optional but adds extra nutrition to the topping.
- For a vegan option, ensure peanut butter and chocolate chips are vegan friendly.
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