No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are healthy, satisfying snacks made with rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and natural sweeteners like honey or maple syrup. With no baking required, these portable oat cups are perfect for meal prep, lunch boxes, or a quick energy boost. Customize them with chocolate chips, nuts, or seeds for your ideal treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minute
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 cup rolled oats
½ cup natural peanut butter
¼ cup honey or maple syrup
¼ cup dark chocolate chips (optional, for topping)
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Pinch of salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)
Instructions
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Prepare the Mixture:
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In a mixing bowl, combine rolled oats, peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt.
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Stir until fully combined and sticky.
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Form the Cups:
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Spoon the mixture evenly into a mini muffin tin lined with paper liners or use a silicone tray.
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Press the mixture down firmly to form compact cups.
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Add Chocolate (Optional):
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Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth.
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Drizzle or spread over each oat cup.
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Chill and Set:
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Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
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Once set, remove from the tin and enjoy.
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Notes
Nut-Free Option: Substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
Add-Ins: Try chia seeds, flaxseeds, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or crushed nuts.
Vegan Option: Use maple syrup instead of honey and vegan chocolate.
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