Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
Delicious and easy-to-make Peanut Butter Oat Cups combine creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and rich chocolate for a perfect no-bake snack or dessert. These cups are sweetened naturally with maple syrup and can be customized with protein powder for an added health boost. Perfectly portable and freezer-friendly, they deliver a satisfying treat with a touch of flaky sea salt to balance the flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 8 peanut butter oat cups 1x
- Category: No-Cook
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Topping Ingredients
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup) or 1/2 cup peanut butter mixed with 3 tbsp protein powder
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted with 2 tsp oil)
- Flakey sea salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Mix Base Ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine 2/3 cup peanut butter with 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth and well blended.
- Add Oats: Stir in 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats, mixing thoroughly so the oats are evenly coated with the peanut butter and syrup mixture.
- Form Base Cups: Spoon the oat mixture into silicone molds using a cookie scoop or tablespoon, pressing down firmly with a spoon to create an even, compact base layer—approximately 2 tablespoons per cup.
- Add Topping: Either place a dollop of plain peanut butter (about 1 tablespoon) on top of each oat base, or combine 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder, mixing well, then spread this mixture evenly on each oat cup. Place the molds in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.
- Melt Chocolate: While the cups chill, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave with about 2 teaspoons oil to smooth the texture. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well after each until fully melted.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Remove the oat cups from the freezer and spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the tops evenly. Return the cups to the freezer for another 20 minutes to harden the chocolate layer.
- Serve: Once fully set, remove the cups from silicone molds, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy your homemade peanut butter oat cups!
Notes
- For best results, use natural peanut butter with minimal added ingredients.
- The protein powder variation adds extra nutrition and a richer topping texture.
- Silicone molds work best for easy removal of the cups after freezing.
- Store peanut butter oat cups in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
- Adjust sweetness by varying maple syrup amount according to taste.
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