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Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Molly
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 10 oat cups
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delight in these no-bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, hearty oats, and rich chocolate. These bite-sized treats come in two delicious filling options—regular peanut butter or protein-packed peanut butter with protein powder—coated with a smooth layer of dark chocolate and a touch of flaky sea salt for that perfect balance of sweet and savory. Ideal for a quick snack or a healthy dessert, these cups are easy to prepare and freezer-friendly.

Ingredients

Oat Base

  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled) oats
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Regular Filling

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup)

Protein Filling

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp protein powder

Chocolate Coating

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
  • 2 tsp oil (to help melt chocolate)
  • flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the oat base: In a bowl, thoroughly mix together the peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth and combined. Next, add the old fashioned oats to the mixture and stir until all ingredients are well incorporated.
  2. Form the base cups: Scoop approximately 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each cavity of a silicone mold. Use the back of a spoon or your fingers to press the mixture down firmly and evenly, creating a compact base layer.
  3. Add the filling: For the regular filling, place 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of each oat base. For the protein-filled option, combine the peanut butter and protein powder until smooth, then spread this mixture evenly atop each base layer.
  4. Freeze the bases: Place the silicone mold with the filled oat cups into the freezer for 20 minutes to let the layers firm up and set properly.
  5. Melt the chocolate: While the oat cups are freezing, melt the chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons of oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well between each, until the chocolate is smooth and completely melted.
  6. Coat the cups with chocolate: Remove the oat cups from the freezer and spoon the melted chocolate over the top of each cup, ensuring full coverage.
  7. Final freeze: Return the chocolate-coated cups to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden fully.
  8. Serve and enjoy: Carefully pop the oat cups out of the silicone molds, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy your delicious, protein-boosted snack!

Notes

  • Use silicone molds for easy removal and uniform shapes.
  • Substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if preferred.
  • Choose dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips for a richer flavor; milk chocolate works as well.
  • Protein powder variety can be vanilla, chocolate, or unflavored depending on taste preference.
  • Store the peanut butter oat cups in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.
  • Adjust the amount of peanut butter in the filling to taste or dietary needs.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

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