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Peanut Butter Oat Cups

Delicious Peanut Butter Oat Cups: No-Bake Bliss in Minutes

Enjoy these Peanut Butter Oat Cups, a quick and wholesome dessert that's vegan and gluten-free.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter all-natural preferred
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup can substitute with honey or agave
  • 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats certified gluten-free for gluten-free option
For the Topping
  • 1 cup chocolate chips can use dark, milk, or white chocolate
  • to taste flaky sea salt optional for finishing

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Wooden spoon
  • Muffin tin
  • microwave-safe bowl
  • silicone molds

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine creamy peanut butter and maple syrup until smooth, about 2 minutes.
  2. Stir in old-fashioned rolled oats until fully coated, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Scoop about 2 tablespoons into each cup of a lined muffin tin, pressing down firmly, about 5 minutes.
  4. Place the molds in the freezer for about 20 minutes to firm up.
  5. Melt chocolate chips with a splash of oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating for about 1-2 minutes until smooth.
  6. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each cup and let sit for about 5 minutes.
  7. Return the cups to the freezer for another 20 minutes to fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 150mgPotassium: 210mgFiber: 3gSugar: 7gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week or freeze for up to three months.

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