Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups for Guilt-Free Snacking
Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and healthy snack made with wholesome ingredients.
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- Medium bowl
- microwave
Ingredients
For the Oat Mixture
- 2 cups rolled oats can substitute with gluten-free oats
- 1 cup natural peanut butter ensure it's well-stirred at room temperature
- 1/3 cup honey adjust for consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional but recommended
For the Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips consider dairy-free or dark chocolate
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil can be omitted if using other melting agents
Instructions
How to Make Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups
- In a medium bowl, mix together oats, honey, peanut butter, and vanilla extract until the oats are thoroughly coated and the mixture feels sticky.
- Lightly spray a muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray, ensuring it’s well-coated to help with easy removal later.
- Spoon the oat mixture evenly into each muffin cup. Press down firmly with the back of a spoon to compact the mixture tightly for better structure.
- In a separate bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over each oat cup, using the back of a spoon to spread it evenly across the top.
- For an added flavor boost, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt over the melted chocolate, enhancing the sweet and salty experience.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 1 hour, allowing the oat cups to firm up to the perfect texture.
- Once set, gently remove the cups from the tin, enjoying them immediately or store in the fridge for a tasty, grab-and-go snack.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the recipe; adding different mix-ins or varying the amount of sweetener allows you to make these Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups your own!