Easy Peanut Butter Oat Cups for a Guilt-Free Snack Delight

Quick, delicious Peanut Butter Oat Cups perfect for a healthy snack or dessert.

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Prep Time 20

Freezing Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 cups

Course: Snacks

Calories: 180

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Cups

1 cup creamy peanut butter substitute with any nut or seed butter for a nut-free option
1/4 cup maple syrup alternatives include honey or agave syrup
2 cups rolled oats quick oats can be used but may alter the texture

For the Topping

1 cup chocolate chips use your favorite type of chocolate (milk or white)
1 tablespoon coconut oil
to taste flakey sea salt optional, sprinkle lightly on top

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
silicone mold or mini muffin tin
Microwave-safe bowl

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1/4 cup of maple syrup. Stir until well blended and smooth, about 2 minutes.
Add in 2 cups of rolled oats to the mixture and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until the oats are fully coated.
Prepare a silicone mold or mini muffin tin and press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each cup.
Place the filled molds in the freezer for 20 minutes.
Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in 30-second increments until smooth.
Drizzle the melted chocolate over the top of each oat cup.
Return the cups to the freezer for an additional 20 minutes to solidify the chocolate.
Remove the cups from the molds and sprinkle lightly with flakey sea salt if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 50mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These cups are gluten-free, vegan, and freezer-friendly. Store in airtight containers for a quick snack.

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