Description
Creamy, chewy, and naturally sweetened, these no-bake peanut butter oat cups are made with just four wholesome ingredients. They’re a perfect freezer-friendly snack or dessert, easy to prepare in minutes and ideal for vegan or gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
1/2 cup maple syrup or honey
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (optional topping)
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the peanut butter and maple syrup (or honey), stirring frequently until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rolled oats until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into the muffin tin, pressing down gently to flatten the tops.
- Melt the chocolate chips (if using) and drizzle or spread over each oat cup.
- Place the muffin tin in the freezer for 30 to 40 minutes, until the oat cups are firm.
- Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge or freezer.
Notes
Use almond or cashew butter instead of peanut butter for a flavor variation.
Add chopped nuts or shredded coconut for more texture.
Sprinkle sea salt on top for a salty-sweet finish.
Use dairy-free or sugar-free chocolate chips as needed.
Mini dried fruits like raisins or cranberries can be added for extra chewiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg