Peanut Butter Oat Cups: Guilt-Free, No-Bake Delight!

Discover the delightful Peanut Butter Oat Cups, a guilt-free treat that is vegan, gluten-free, and ready in under 20 minutes.

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Prep Time 20

Chilling Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings: 12 cups

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Vegan

Calories: 150

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cups

1 cup creamy peanut butter substitute with any nut or seed butter for a different taste
1/4 cup maple syrup agave syrup or honey works well as alternatives
2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats use certified gluten-free oats to maintain gluten-free status
1/2 cup chocolate chips use vegan dark chocolate for a plant-based option
1 scoop protein powder optional
to taste flaky sea salt optional for topping

Equipment

mixing bowl
spatula
Silicone molds
Microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter with 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
Stir in 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats until all oats are coated. Mix thoroughly.
Portion out about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each silicone mold. Press down firmly to create a flat base.
Optional: Add a dollop of peanut butter on top of each oat cup and freeze for 20 minutes.
Melt 1/2 cup of chocolate chips with a teaspoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth.
Drizzle melted chocolate over each cup after removing them from the freezer. Freeze again for 20 minutes.
Remove from molds and sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 5gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ideal for snacking and can be customized with different nut butters or add-ins.

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