Description
These Easy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups with a Chocolate Topping are a quick and delicious treat combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and rich chocolate. Perfect for a healthy snack or dessert, they require no baking and set easily in the refrigerator, making them ideal for any time of year.
Ingredients
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For the Oat Cups:
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy for extra texture)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
For the Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (or butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the Oat Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well combined. Add the rolled oats and mix thoroughly until all the oats are coated evenly.
- Form the Cups: Line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. Divide the oat mixture evenly among the muffin cups, using about 1-2 tablespoons per cup. Press down gently to compact the mixture firmly into the bottom of each liner. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for about 10-15 minutes to allow the oat cups to firm up.
- Make the Chocolate Topping: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together in 20-30 second intervals. Stir the mixture thoroughly between each interval until it is completely smooth and glossy.
- Top the Oat Cups: Once the oat cups have firmed up, remove the muffin tin from the fridge. Spoon the melted chocolate evenly over each oat cup, using the back of a spoon to spread the chocolate smoothly across the surface.
- Chill and Set: Return the muffin tin to the refrigerator and allow the oat cups to chill for at least 30 minutes. This will ensure the chocolate topping hardens properly and the cups are fully set.
- Serve and Enjoy: After the chocolate has hardened, remove the oat cups from the muffin tin and peel off the liners. Enjoy immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Use crunchy peanut butter for extra texture if desired.
- Substitute honey with maple syrup to make the recipe vegan.
- Store the oat cups in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.
- If you prefer, you can substitute coconut oil with butter for the chocolate topping.
- For a dairy-free option, ensure your chocolate chips are dairy-free.
