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Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Lily
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings (8 oat cups)
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Delicious and nutritious Peanut Butter Oat Cups made with creamy peanut butter, rolled oats, maple syrup, and protein powder, topped with melted chocolate and optional flaky sea salt. These no-bake treats are perfect for a quick snack or healthy dessert, packed with protein and fiber to satisfy your hunger.

Ingredients

Base Ingredients

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

Topping Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp protein powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix peanut butter and maple syrup: In a bowl, thoroughly combine the 2/3 cup peanut butter with the 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add oats: Stir in the 3/4 cup rolled oats until the mixture is fully combined and holds together.
  3. Form the base: Spoon about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into each silicon mold or liner. Press down firmly with a spoon or cookie scoop to create an even base layer.
  4. Prepare the topping: Either add a plain dollop of 1 tablespoon peanut butter on top of each oat cup, or mix together 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder until smooth, then spread this mixture evenly over each base layer. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
  5. Melt chocolate: While the oat cups freeze, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 2 teaspoons oil in the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring well between each until fully melted and smooth.
  6. Add chocolate topping: Remove the cups from the freezer and spoon the melted chocolate evenly over each one. Return to the freezer for approximately 20 minutes more to harden.
  7. Serve: Remove the oat cups from their liners, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy your nutritious and tasty peanut butter oat cups!

Notes

  • Use silicon molds or cupcake liners to make removal easier.
  • Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of maple syrup.
  • Dark chocolate is best for a rich flavor, but milk chocolate can be used if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in the freezer to keep the oat cups firm.
  • Optional sea salt enhances the chocolate-peanut butter flavor contrast.

Find it online: https://dishmelt.com/peanut-butter-oat-cups-recipe/