Description
These Fun No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delightful, easy-to-make snack combining creamy peanut butter, wholesome oats, and sweet honey with a touch of chocolate. Perfect for a quick breakfast or an on-the-go treat, these cups require no baking and set quickly in the refrigerator.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup ground flaxseed
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather Ingredients: Start by gathering all the ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/4 cup honey, 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup ground flaxseed, and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract.
- Prepare Mixing Bowl: Choose a medium-sized mixing bowl where you can comfortably combine all the ingredients.
- Mix Peanut Butter: Add the 1/2 cup of peanut butter into the bowl. If thick, warm it slightly in the microwave for 15-20 seconds to soften for easier mixing.
- Add Honey: Pour in the 1/4 cup of honey into the peanut butter.
- Add Flaxseed: Incorporate the 1/4 cup of ground flaxseed into the mixture.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir thoroughly ensuring peanut butter, honey, and flaxseed are well combined.
- Add Oats: Stir in the 1 cup of rolled oats, mixing until evenly incorporated, scraping bowl sides as needed.
- Add Chocolate Chips: Gently fold in 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips without melting them.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Lightly grease a muffin tin or silicone mold with oil or line with paper liners to prevent sticking.
- Fill Cups: Scoop mixture into muffin cups, pressing down gently to form compact cups, distributing the mix evenly.
- Chill Cups: Place muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes until firm.
- Remove and Serve: Once set, remove cups from tin, peel liners if used, and serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later.
Notes
- Warming peanut butter helps achieve a smoother mix but avoid overheating to prevent melting chocolate chips later.
- If you prefer a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store these cups in an airtight container refrigerated for up to one week.
- You can customize with different mix-ins such as dried fruits or nuts.
- Ensure the mixture is pressed firmly into the cups for the best shape retention.
