Description
No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a simple, delicious treat made with peanut butter, oat flour, and maple syrup, topped with melted chocolate. These easy-to-make cups require no baking and are perfect as a quick snack or dessert, combining wholesome ingredients for a satisfying bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups peanut butter
- 1.5 cups rolled oats, processed finely in a food processor to make oat flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil, optional
Instructions
- Make Oat Flour: Blend the rolled oats in a high-speed blender or food processor until they are finely processed into oat flour.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave for 40-60 seconds, then stir well until completely combined.
- Combine Oats and Wet Mixture: Slowly add the oat flour to the peanut butter and maple syrup mixture, mixing thoroughly. The mixture should be thick but moldable. If too dry, add more maple syrup or peanut butter by a teaspoon until the right consistency is achieved. Optionally, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup pumpkin puree for extra moisture.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners or use a silicone muffin pan. This step helps with easy removal later.
- Form Cups: Scoop the peanut butter oat mixture evenly into the muffin pan and press down firmly with your fingers to form the base of the cups.
- Melt Chocolate: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, stirring between sessions, until the chocolate is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Pour a layer of melted chocolate over each peanut butter oat cup. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon. Optionally, sprinkle flaky salt, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips on top before the chocolate hardens.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cups for 2-3 hours until the chocolate is set and firm.
- Store Properly: Carefully remove the cups from the pan or liners and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Add 1/3 cup pumpkin puree and 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice to the mixture for a seasonal pumpkin-flavored version.
- Use silicone muffin pans or liners for easier removal of the cups without breaking.
- If the mixture is too dry, increase maple syrup or peanut butter incrementally for better texture.
- Store the finished cups in the refrigerator due to fresh ingredients like maple syrup, which can spoil at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx.)
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
