Description
Healthy No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a decadent yet nourishing treat that balances flavors and textures. These cups feature a chewy, fiber-rich base made from rolled oats and creamy peanut butter, topped with rich dark chocolate and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Ingredients
2 cups Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
1 cup Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
1/2 cup Pure Maple Syrup
1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract
1/4 cup Organic Virgin Coconut Oil
1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips (70% Cacao or higher)
Flaky Sea Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Line a standard muffin tin with parchment paper liners
- Combine the Base: In a large bowl, mix rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until combined
- Press into Molds: Distribute the mixture into muffin cups and press down firmly
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil in a double boiler or microwave
- Layer the Topping: Spoon melted chocolate over oat base and tilt to spread
- The Finishing Touch: Sprinkle flaky sea salt over chocolate before it sets
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate for at least 60 minutes to firm up
Notes
For variations, replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
- Prep Time: 20 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg