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Decadent Peanut Butter Oat Cups

  • Author: lila
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 12 cups 1x

Description

These Decadent Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delightful blend of chewy oats and creamy peanut butter, making them a satisfying snack that’s both nutritious and indulgent. With their perfect balance of sweetness and heartiness, they’re ideal for breakfast on the go or a midday pick-me-up.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled oats)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp peanut butter (per oat cup)
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp protein powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
  • flakey sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a medium mixing bowl, combine 2/3 cup of peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup. Stir well until the mixture is smooth and fully blended, which should take about 1-2 minutes. Make sure there are no lumps for an even texture.
  2. Add 3/4 cup of rolled oats to the peanut butter mixture. Mix until the oats are completely coated and well incorporated, which should take another minute. The mixture should be sticky yet firm enough to hold its shape.
  3. Using a cookie scoop or a spoon, portion out about 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into silicone molds. Press down firmly with the back of the spoon to ensure an even base. This should take about 5 minutes. Avoid overfilling the molds to prevent overflow during freezing.
  4. Next, dollop 1 tablespoon of peanut butter on top of each oat cup. Alternatively, mix 1/2 cup of peanut butter with 3 tablespoons of protein powder and spread this mixture on top for added nutrition. This step should take around 5 minutes.
  5. Freeze the oat cups for 20 minutes. You’ll know they are ready when they feel firm to the touch. If they are still soft, give them an additional 5 minutes.
  6. While the cups are freezing, melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in the microwave. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring well in between until smooth. This should take about 1-2 minutes total. Be careful not to overheat, as the chocolate can seize.
  7. Once the oat cups are firm, remove them from the freezer and drizzle the melted chocolate over each cup. Use a spoon to spread it evenly. Return the cups to the freezer for another 20 minutes, until the chocolate is set.
  8. After the final freeze, gently remove the cups from the silicone molds. If they stick, run warm water over the back of the molds for easier release. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired, and enjoy your delicious Peanut Butter Oat Cups!
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 1 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg

Keywords: Make sure to use a high-quality peanut butter for the best flavor. Natural peanut butter without added sugar or oils will yield the best results. You can easily swap out peanut butter for almond butter or sunflower seed butter. Additionally, maple syrup can be replaced with honey or agave syrup for sweetness.

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