Food 19/04/2025 22:29

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups – Healthy & Irresistible! 🥜🍯

Warning: These easy, 5-ingredient peanut butter oat cups are the perfect energy-boosting snack—chewy, slightly sweet, and packed with protein! No baking, no fuss, just wholesome ingredients shaped into bite-sized delights.

Great for meal prep, lunchboxes, or post-workout fuel, these cups are gluten-free, vegan-friendly, and ready in 15 minutes!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

✅ No oven needed – Just mix, shape, and chill
✅ Naturally sweetened – Only a touch of honey or maple syrup
✅ Kid-approved – Like homemade peanut butter granola bars

✅ Customizable – Add chocolate, seeds, or dried fruit

Ingredients You’ll Need

(Makes 12 cups)

Base Ingredients:

1 cup (100g) rolled oats (certified GF if needed)
½ cup (125g) creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
3 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp chia seeds or flaxseeds (optional, for extra fiber)
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt

Optional Mix-Ins:

¼ cup (45g) chocolate chips (dark, milk, or sugar-free)
2 tbsp shredded coconut
1 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate PB cups)

(For topping: Melted chocolate, sea salt, or crushed peanuts!)

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix the Dough

In a bowl, combine oats, peanut butter, honey, chia seeds, vanilla, and salt.
Stir until a thick, sticky dough forms.

2. Shape the Cups

Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone mold.
Press 1-2 tbsp of mixture into each cup, shaping into small nests.

3. Add Toppings (Optional)

Drizzle with melted chocolate or sprinkle with sea salt.

4. Chill & Enjoy!

Refrigerate 1 hour until firm.

Pro Tips for the Best Cups

🔥 Extra chewy? Use quick oats instead of rolled oats.
🍫 Chocolate lovers? Press a chocolate chip into the center of each cup before chilling.

🌰 Crunchy twist? Mix in chopped peanuts or almonds.
🧊 Storage: Keep in the fridge for 2 weeks or freeze for 3 months.