Description
Delicious and easy-to-make No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups featuring a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, and a smooth chocolate topping, offering a healthy, satisfying snack or dessert option that requires no baking.
Ingredients
Scale
Oat Cups:
- 2 cups old fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Topping:
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare the Muffin Tin: Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease each cup with nonstick spray to prevent sticking.
- Melt Peanut Butter Mixture: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and unsalted butter. Stir continuously until the mixture is melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
- Add Flavorings and Oats: Stir in the vanilla extract and salt until well combined. Add the rolled oats to the mixture and mix thoroughly until all oats are fully coated.
- Fill the Cups: Spoon the oat mixture evenly into the prepared muffin cups. Press down firmly in each cup to compact the mixture well.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the semi sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt in 20-second intervals, stirring between each interval until smooth and fully melted.
- Top the Cups: Spoon the melted chocolate over each oat cup, spreading evenly over the top.
- Chill: Refrigerate the muffin tin for at least 1 hour or until the oat cups are firm and set.
- Serve and Store: Remove the oat cups from the muffin tin and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain firmness.
Notes
- For extra texture, stir in 2 tablespoons of chopped peanuts or mini chocolate chips into the oat mixture before filling the cups.
- You can substitute maple syrup for honey if you want a refined sugar-free version.
- Keep these oat cups refrigerated to maintain their firm texture and freshness.
