Chocolate Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and nutritious snack, combining creamy peanut butter with hearty oats, a touch of maple syrup, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for a quick energy boost or a guilt-free treat, these no-bake cups are easy to prepare and freeze-friendly, making them ideal for busy days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Base
- 2/3 cup peanut butter
- 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
Topping
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup)
- 3 tbsp protein powder
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Mix peanut butter and maple syrup: In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the 2/3 cup peanut butter and 2 tablespoons maple syrup until smooth and well combined.
- Add oats: Stir in the 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture, mixing well to ensure an even blend of ingredients.
- Form base cups: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each silicon mold cavity, pressing down firmly with a spoon or cookie scoop to create an even base layer.
- Prepare topping: In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder until smooth. Then, add about 1 tablespoon of this peanut butter-protein mixture (or just plain peanut butter if preferred) on top of each oat base. Place the molds in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up.
- Melt chocolate: While the cups freeze, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with approximately 2 teaspoons of oil in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well between each until fully melted and smooth.
- Top with chocolate: Remove the oat cups from the freezer and spoon melted chocolate over each one, spreading evenly. Return to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to set.
- Serve: Once fully set, remove the oat cups from the silicone molds, optionally sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and enjoy your delicious peanut butter oat cups.
Notes
- Using silicon molds helps easily remove the cups once frozen.
- If you prefer a vegan option, ensure the chocolate chips and protein powder are vegan.
- Keep the cups stored in the freezer for best freshness, consuming within a week.
- Optional sea salt adds a nice contrast to the sweetness and enhances flavors.
- You can customize these oat cups by adding chopped nuts or dried fruits to the base mixture.
