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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

Livy Lane
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe is one of the easiest treats you can make at home. It needs simple pantry ingredients and no oven. This No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe is creamy, chewy and full of peanut butter flavor.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
  • 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts optional

Instructions
 

Prepare the Muffin Pan

  • Line a muffin pan with paper liners. This makes removing the oat cups very easy. Set the prepared pan aside while you mix the filling. It saves time later and keeps everything neat.

Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • Add peanut butter, honey, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt to a microwave-safe bowl. Heat for about 20 seconds if needed. Stir until the mixture becomes smooth, creamy, and fully combined.

Add the Oats

  • Pour the rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture. Stir slowly until every oat is coated well. Fold gently to keep the texture even. The mixture should be thick and easy to scoop.

Add the Chocolate Chips

  • Let the mixture cool slightly before adding the chocolate chips. This keeps them from melting. Fold them in gently so every bite has a little chocolate flavor.

Fill the Muffin Cups

  • Spoon the oat mixture evenly into each paper liner. Press the tops gently with the back of a spoon. Sprinkle chopped peanuts over each cup if you like extra crunch.

Chill Until Firm

  • Place the muffin pan in the refrigerator for at least one hour. The oat cups will become firm and easy to remove. Chilling also helps all the flavors blend together beautifully.

Serve and Enjoy

  • Remove the oat cups from the liners before serving. Enjoy them cold for the best texture. Store the extras in the refrigerator for a quick snack whenever you need something sweet.

Notes

  • Use natural peanut butter for a richer flavor.
  • Stir the peanut butter well before measuring.
  • Add shredded coconut for extra texture.
  • Mix in chia seeds for more fiber.
  • Use almond butter instead of peanut butter.
  • Add raisins or dried cranberries.
  • Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top.
  • Drizzle melted dark chocolate over each cup.
  • Add cinnamon for warm flavor.
  • Keep the cups chilled before serving.
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