Description
These easy no-bake peanut butter oat cups are a healthy and delicious snack option, perfect for a quick energy boost or a satisfying treat.
Ingredients
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Oat Layer:
- 2 cups quick-cooking oats
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup all-natural, creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup chopped peanuts
- Optional: 1-2 teaspoons water
Chocolate Layer:
- 6 oz. dark chocolate, chopped
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Peanut Butter Layer:
- ½ cup all-natural, creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a metal muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicone muffin pan (no need to line the silicone pan).
- Make the Oat Layer:
- In a bowl, combine the quick-cooking oats, honey, peanut butter, and chopped peanuts. Mix until well combined. If the mixture is too dry, add 1-2 teaspoons of water.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each muffin cup and press firmly to form a base.
- Prepare the Chocolate Layer:
- Place the chopped dark chocolate and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high in 20-second increments, stirring between each increment, until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Add 2 teaspoons of melted chocolate on top of the oat layer in each muffin cup. Swirl the muffin pan to spread the chocolate evenly over the oats. If there is any remaining melted chocolate, distribute it evenly among the cups.
- Freeze the muffin pan for 5 minutes to set the chocolate layer.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer:
- In another microwave-safe bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and coconut oil. Microwave for 15 seconds, then stir until well combined.
- Add 2 teaspoons of the peanut butter mixture on top of the chocolate layer in each muffin cup. Swirl the pan again to even out the peanut butter layer.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top of each cup.
- Freeze the muffin pan for at least 30 minutes to an hour until the layers are fully set.
- Once set, remove the oat cups from the muffin pan. Transfer them to a freezer bag and store them in the freezer.
Notes
For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. You can also add dried fruits or nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 4g