Description
Delicious and wholesome Easy No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups, perfect for a quick snack or breakfast. These no-bake treats combine rolled oats, natural honey, creamy peanut butter, and a rich dark chocolate topping with a hint of sea salt, offering a nutritious and satisfying flavor with minimal effort and time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 2 1/4 cups traditional rolled oats
- 1/2 cup natural honey
- 1/3 cup smooth peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping
- 3/4 cup dark chocolate pieces
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- Sea salt for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Dish: Line a baking dish or muffin tin with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make removal easy.
- Mix Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, natural honey, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract. Stir well until the mixture is sticky and fully combined.
- Shape the Mixture: Press the oat mixture evenly into the prepared dish using a spatula, ensuring a compact and even layer to form the base of the cups.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the dark chocolate pieces together with the coconut oil until smooth and glossy, stirring every 20-30 seconds to prevent burning.
- Apply Chocolate Topping: Pour the melted chocolate over the oat base and spread evenly with a spatula to cover the top completely.
- Garnish and Chill: Sprinkle sea salt over the chocolate layer for a touch of flavor contrast. Refrigerate the dish for about one hour to set before cutting into squares or removing individual cups.
Notes
- You can substitute natural honey with maple syrup or agave nectar for a vegan option, though the diet classification would then change.
- To ensure better chocolate melting, do it in short bursts in the microwave and stir frequently.
- Store the peanut butter oat cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week for best freshness.
- For added crunch, you may mix in chopped nuts or seeds into the oat mixture.
- Adjust the amount of sea salt based on your taste preference or omit if desired.
