Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick, wholesome snack made with just 4 simple ingredients. Perfect for a sweet treat, meal prep snack, or guilt-free dessert—no oven needed and totally customizable!
Ingredients
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1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
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¼ cup maple syrup or honey
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1½ cups rolled oats
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½ cup dark chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
1️⃣ Melt and mix: In a saucepan over low heat, stir peanut butter and maple syrup (or honey) until smooth and fully combined. Remove from heat.
2️⃣ Add oats: Stir in rolled oats until evenly coated and thick.
3️⃣ Fill muffin cups: Line a muffin tin with paper liners. Spoon the mixture into 10–12 cups and press down firmly with the back of a spoon.
4️⃣ Top with chocolate (optional): Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring between, until smooth. Spoon over oat cups.
5️⃣ Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm.
6️⃣ Store: Keep in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for longer storage.
Notes
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Nut-Free Option: Swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter or almond butter.
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Customize: Add chia seeds, dried fruit, or a pinch of sea salt on top.
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Kids Love Them: Great for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
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No Bake Bonus: No oven, no stress, and great for warm weather!
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Perfect for Prep: Make a batch ahead for the week.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 1 hr