Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make healthy snack packed with natural peanut butter, oats, and mini chocolate chips. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat, they require no baking and set firmly in the refrigerator, making them ideal for busy lifestyles.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup creamy natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/3 cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats and salt to ensure they are well mixed and evenly seasoned.
- Warm wet ingredients: Place the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl and gently heat for 20–30 seconds until smooth and easy to stir. Add the vanilla extract and mix thoroughly.
- Mix wet and dry: Pour the warmed peanut butter mixture over the oats. Stir until all oats are evenly coated, ensuring a consistent texture throughout the mixture.
- Add chocolate chips: Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips, distributing them evenly without melting.
- Prepare molds: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup to prevent sticking.
- Fill cups and compact: Evenly divide the mixture into 12 cups. Press down firmly using the back of a spoon to pack the mixture tightly.
- Chill: Refrigerate the filled muffin tin for at least 1 hour or until the cups have set firmly.
- Store: Once firm, remove the cups from the tin and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Notes
- For a vegan option, substitute honey with maple syrup.
- You can replace peanut butter with almond butter or cashew butter as preferred.
- Add chia seeds or flaxseed for added nutrition and texture.
- Store these oat cups in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For longer storage, freeze the cups and thaw as needed.
