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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups

Recipe by Evelyn Marcella Rivera

No-bake peanut butter oat cups are two-layer bites with a chewy peanut butter oat base and a set chocolate top, finished with flaky sea salt. Made from a handful of wholesome ingredients in 10 minutes, they’re a protein-packed grab-and-go snack or treat.

  • Total Time3 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield12 cups 1x
  • DietGluten-Free, Vegetarian

Ingredients

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Oatmeal Cups

  • 3/4 cup quick oats (see notes for rolled oats)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter; sunflower seed butter for nut-free)
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
  • 2 tbsp chia seeds
  • 1/4 cup protein powder (a flavor you love)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch sea salt (a good pinch)
  • optional add-ins (cinnamon, mini chocolate chips, cacao nibs, raisins, etc.)

Chocolate Layer

  • 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
  • 2 tsp coconut oil (if needed, to thin the chocolate)

Instructions

  1. Make the Base: In a large bowl, combine all the oatmeal cup ingredients until well combined. Depending on your protein powder, add an extra tablespoon or two of nut butter or syrup if needed for a moist, pressable dough, not too sticky, not dry.
  2. Prep the Pan: Use a silicone mini muffin tin (or parchment liners, or a well-greased tin). Divide the mixture among the cups, filling each about 2/3 full and pressing down.
  3. Melt the Chocolate: Combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until completely melted (or use a double boiler).
  4. Top: Divide the chocolate among the cups, filling the last 1/3 to cover the oat layer.
  5. Freeze: Freeze for at least 2 to 3 hours before removing the cups from the pan. Top with sea salt and store in an airtight container in the freezer.

Notes

Use quick oats for the right texture; blitz rolled oats in a food processor if that’s all you have. Adjust the dough with more nut butter or syrup if dry, since protein powders absorb differently. For nut-free, use sunflower seed butter; for vegan, use maple syrup, dairy-free chocolate, and plant protein. The flaky sea salt on top is worth it. Store in the freezer up to a couple of months; best eaten cold or after a minute out of the freezer.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert, Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://blesseddish.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-oat-cups/