Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick and easy treat combining creamy peanut butter, finely ground oats, and sweet maple syrup, topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they require no baking and set firmly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups peanut butter
- 1.5 cups rolled oats, processed finely to oat flour
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Oat Flour: Blend rolled oats in a high-speed blender or food processor until they become a fine oat flour.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: Combine peanut butter and maple syrup in a microwave-safe bowl and heat for 40-60 seconds. Stir thoroughly until fully combined and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Gradually add the oat flour to the peanut butter mixture, mixing well until the mixture is thick and moldable. Add extra maple syrup or peanut butter if too dry. Optionally, add 1/4-1/3 cup pumpkin puree for moisture.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners or use a silicone muffin pan for easy removal.
- Form Cups: Evenly scoop the peanut butter oat mixture into muffin cups, pressing down firmly with your fingers to shape the base layer.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat chocolate chips and coconut oil in 30-second increments, stirring between each until smooth and melted.
- Add Chocolate Topping: Pour melted chocolate evenly over each oat cup and smooth with the back of a spoon. Optionally, sprinkle flaky salt, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips on top before the chocolate sets.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the cups for 2-3 hours until fully set. Carefully remove from muffin pan or liners and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
- For a pumpkin variation, add 1/3 cup pumpkin puree and 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice to the mixture.
- Use silicone muffin pans to make removal easier and avoid liners.
- Store these cups refrigerated to maintain freshness and prevent melting.
- If mixture is too dry, add maple syrup or peanut butter teaspoon by teaspoon to achieve ideal consistency.
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