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No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups

A delicious, healthy, and easy no-bake snack featuring a chewy peanut butter oat base topped with a smooth layer of chocolate.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Oat Base
  • 1.5 cups rolled oats old fashioned
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy
  • 0.33 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 tsp coconut oil
  • 1 pinch sea salt optional garnish

Equipment

  • Muffin tin
  • Cupcake liners
  • Mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners.
  2. In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and vanilla extract until smooth.
  3. Add the rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture and stir until the oats are completely coated and the mixture is sticky.
  4. Divide the oat mixture evenly into the 12 muffin cups. Press the mixture down firmly to create a flat, compact base.
  5. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until completely melted and smooth.
  6. Spoon the melted chocolate over the top of each oat cup, spreading it to the edges.
  7. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes (or freezer for 15 minutes) to allow the chocolate and base to set.
  8. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container.

Notes

Ensure you use gluten-free oats if you have a gluten allergy. Natural peanut butter may require slightly more oats to bind.