Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups for Quick Healthy Snacking
Enjoy these Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups for a quick, satisfying, and healthy snack!
Equipment
- Muffin tin
- - Mixing bowl
- microwave
Ingredients
Oat Cup Base
- 2 cups Rolled oats Avoid quick oats for better texture.
- 1 cup Natural peanut butter Choose smooth for optimal binding.
- 1/3 cup Honey Adjust for desired sweetness.
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract Optional but recommended.
Topping
- 1 cup Chocolate chips Substitute with dark or dairy-free if desired.
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil Can replace with butter if necessary.
Optional Add-ins
- 1/2 cup Dried fruits Consider raisins or cranberries.
- 1/2 cup Nuts or seeds Walnuts or chia seeds recommended.
Instructions
Making the Oat Cups
- In a medium bowl, mix together the rolled oats, honey, natural peanut butter, and vanilla extract until everything is well blended and sticky.
- Lightly spray your muffin tin with nonstick cooking spray.
- Evenly divide the oat mixture among the muffin cups and press down firmly.
- In another bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in 20-second bursts until smooth.
- Spoon the melted chocolate over each oat cup.
- Sprinkle a light dash of sea salt on top of each chocolate layer.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for at least 1 hour to set.
Notes
Optional: Drizzle with extra melted chocolate before serving for a decadent touch.