Description
A delightful no-bake treat combining creamy peanut butter and satisfying oats, topped with a luscious layer of chocolate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups peanut butter
- 1.5 cups rolled oats (processed finely to make oat flour)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Start by blending your rolled oats in a high-speed blender or food processor until they resemble a fine oat flour.
- Combine your creamy peanut butter and maple syrup in a medium-sized microwave-safe bowl.
- Microwave this mixture for 40-60 seconds, then stir until smooth.
- Add the blended oats to the peanut butter mixture, mixing well until thick.
- Prepare your muffin pan by lining it with cupcake liners for easy removal.
- Scoop the mixture evenly into each muffin spot, pressing down firmly.
- Combine chocolate chips and optional coconut oil in a separate bowl and microwave until melted.
- Pour melted chocolate over each muffin cup and smooth out tops.
- Refrigerate for about 2-3 hours to let them set completely.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Feel free to customize your oat cups with nuts, dried fruit, or different nut butters.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 0mg