Description
These no bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are creamy, chewy, and topped with smooth chocolate. The recipe uses pantry staples and comes together in minutes, then chills until firm for a perfect snack or dessert.
Ingredients
1.5 cups creamy peanut butter, natural and salted
1.5 cups oat flour, made from finely processed rolled oats
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 cup chocolate chips, semi sweet or dark
1 teaspoon coconut oil, optional
Optional toppings, flaky sea salt, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips
Instructions
1. Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave 40 to 60 seconds, then stir until fully combined and smooth.
2. Slowly mix in the oat flour until a thick, moldable dough forms. If dry or crumbly, add 1 teaspoon extra peanut butter or maple syrup at a time. For a softer base, mix in 1/4 to 1/3 cup pumpkin puree.
3. Line a muffin pan with paper liners or use a silicone muffin pan. Scoop the mixture evenly into 12 cups and press down firmly to compact.
4. Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a small microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and silky. Alternatively, melt over a double boiler.
5. Spoon a layer of melted chocolate over each cup. Smooth the tops with the back of a spoon. Add optional toppings now.
6. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours until fully set. Carefully remove from liners or silicone molds. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Ingredient check, none of the listed ingredients are pork, bacon, ham, lard, alcohol, wine, beer, rum, brandy, gelatin, or cheese. To keep things simple for American shoppers, choose chocolate chips that use alcohol free vanilla flavor. Use certified gluten free oats if needed. For a dairy free option, choose dairy free chocolate chips.
Storage, refrigerate up to 5 days. For longer storage, freeze up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
Serving ideas, enjoy as is, crumble over yogurt, oatmeal, or smoothie bowls, or add a light drizzle of melted chocolate on top.
Yield and pan options, make 12 regular cups or use a mini muffin pan for bite size portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American