Description
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick and easy treat made with wholesome ingredients. Featuring a chewy oat base, creamy peanut butter, and a smooth chocolate topping, they’re perfect for snacks, desserts, or on-the-go energy bites.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for drizzle)
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts (optional)
Instructions
- Line a standard cupcake pan with paper liners and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until well combined.
- Scoop the oat mixture evenly into the lined cupcake pan, pressing down firmly to create a base layer.
- Melt the chocolate chips using a microwave or double boiler. Spoon melted chocolate over each oat cup and tap the pan gently to even out the layer.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
- Drizzle with additional peanut butter and sprinkle chopped peanuts on top.
- Remove from liners and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- Press down oat mixture firmly for compact cups.
- Freeze for faster setting if needed.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 7 days or freeze up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake peanut butter oat cups, easy snack recipe, chocolate oat cups, healthy dessert, quick no-bake treat