No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups: A Sweet and Wholesome Treat for Every Occasion
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick and nutritious treat, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy. Made with simple ingredients like oats, peanut butter, and honey, they require no baking and can be customized with various add-ins for extra flavor and nutrition. Great for a snack, breakfast, or dessert!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (including chilling)
- Yield: 12 mini oat cups
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Rolled Oats – 1 cup
- Natural Peanut Butter – 1/2 cup
- Honey or Maple Syrup – 1/4 cup
- Dark Chocolate Chips – 1/4 cup (optional for topping)
- Vanilla Extract – 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt – A pinch (if using unsalted peanut butter)
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract, and salt.
- Stir well until everything is evenly mixed and the texture is sticky.
Step 2: Form the Cups
- Spoon the mixture into a mini muffin tin, pressing it firmly into each cup.
- For easier removal, use cupcake liners or a silicone muffin tray.
Step 3: Add Chocolate Topping (Optional)
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
- Drizzle or spread the melted chocolate over each oat cup.
Step 4: Chill and Serve
- Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour until the cups are firm.
- Once set, remove them from the tin and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra texture and flavor, try mixing in shredded coconut, chia seeds, or crushed nuts.
- Use a different nut butter such as almond or cashew for variety.
- Make ahead and store in the refrigerator for easy grab-and-go snacks.