Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious and easy-to-make treat featuring creamy peanut butter, wholesome oat flour, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they require no baking and come together in minutes, then chill to set for a satisfying, sweet, and chewy cup.
Ingredients
Scale
Base
- 1.5 cups peanut butter
- 1.5 cups oat flour (finely processed rolled oats)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Topping
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Warm peanut butter and maple syrup: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup. Microwave on high for 40-60 seconds until the mixture is warm, then stir well until smooth and fully combined.
- Mix in oat flour: Gradually add the oat flour to the peanut butter mixture, stirring continuously until a thick, moldable dough forms that holds together well.
- Prepare muffin pan: Line a muffin pan with cupcake liners or lightly grease a silicone muffin pan. Scoop the peanut butter-oat mixture into each muffin cavity, pressing it down firmly to pack and shape the cups evenly.
- Melt chocolate topping: In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and optional coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Top the peanut butter cups: Pour the melted chocolate over each oat cup, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon or spatula to cover the tops.
- Chill to set: Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator and chill for 2-3 hours until the chocolate topping is firm and the cups hold their shape. Carefully remove them from the pan before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if desired.
- Use natural peanut butter for a less sweet, more wholesome flavor.
- Oat flour can be made by grinding rolled oats in a food processor until fine.
- The coconut oil in the chocolate topping helps create a smoother texture but can be omitted.
- Store leftover peanut butter oat cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nuttier taste, consider lightly toasting the oat flour before mixing.
- These cups are naturally gluten-free if certified gluten-free oats are used.
