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Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

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These Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delicious no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome rolled oats, and rich melted chocolate. Enhanced with protein powder and topped with a sprinkle of flakey sea salt, they make a perfect healthy snack or dessert. Simple to prepare and freezer-chilled, these cups offer a satisfying blend of sweet and salty flavors with a creamy, chewy texture.

Ingredients

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Base

  • 2/3 cup peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup old fashioned (rolled oats)
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup

Filling

  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 3 tbsp protein powder

Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips (melted)
  • 2 tsp oil (for melting chocolate)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Mix base ingredients: In a bowl, combine 2/3 cup peanut butter with 2 tablespoons of maple syrup until smooth and well blended.
  2. Add oats: Stir in 3/4 cup of rolled oats until fully incorporated to create the oat mixture for the base.
  3. Form bases: Press the oat mixture evenly into silicon molds using a spoon or cookie scoop—about 2 tablespoons per base—to form the bottom layer of each cup.
  4. Prepare filling: Either place a dollop of plain peanut butter or mix 1/2 cup peanut butter with 3 tablespoons protein powder, then spread this mixture atop each oat cup. Freeze for 20 minutes to set.
  5. Melt chocolate: While freezing, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with about 2 teaspoons oil in the microwave, heating in 30-second intervals and stirring well between increments until smooth.
  6. Apply chocolate topping: Remove the cups from the freezer and spoon melted chocolate over the top of each peanut butter oat cup evenly. Return to freezer for an additional 20 minutes to harden.
  7. Finish and serve: Once set, remove oat cups from silicone molds, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy your delicious homemade peanut butter oat cups.

Notes

  • For best results, use natural peanut butter without added sugars or oils for a healthier option.
  • Silicone molds make removal easy but parchment-lined muffin tins can be substituted.
  • To keep cups firm longer at room temperature, consider storing in the fridge instead of freezer.
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less maple syrup as preferred.
  • Protein powder type can be vegan, whey, or plant-based depending on dietary preference.

Keywords: Peanut Butter Oat Cups, no-bake snack, healthy snack, peanut butter dessert, protein oat cups

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