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No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe

No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups – Simple, Satisfying, and Ready Fast

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Old-fashioned rolled oats – The base for structure and texture.
  • Peanut butter (creamy or crunchy) – Natural or regular both work.
  • Honey or maple syrup – For sweetness and stickiness.
  • Coconut oil or butter – Helps bind and firm up the cups.
  • Vanilla extract – Adds warmth and flavor.
  • Salt – Just a pinch to balance sweetness.
  • Dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips – For the topping.
  • Optional add-ins – Chia seeds, ground flax, mini chocolate chips, shredded coconut, or chopped nuts.

Instructions
 

  • Prep your pan: Line a 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This makes cleanup easy and helps the cups release cleanly.
  • Warm the wet ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 cup coconut oil (or butter), 3/4 cup peanut butter, and 1/3 cup honey or maple syrup. Stir until smooth and just warm, then remove from heat. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla and a pinch of salt.
  • Stir in the oats: Add 2 1/2 cups rolled oats to the warm mixture. Stir until every oat is coated. If using add-ins like 2 tablespoons chia seeds or 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips, fold them in now.
  • Fill the cups: Divide the oat mixture evenly among the muffin liners, pressing it down firmly with the back of a spoon. Aim for compact, level bases so the chocolate sets smoothly.
  • Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips with 1 tablespoon coconut oil in 20-second bursts, stirring between each. Or melt over a double boiler until glossy and smooth.
  • Add the topping: Spoon about 1 tablespoon melted chocolate over each cup, tilting the pan slightly to spread it to the edges. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if you like.
  • Chill to set: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm and the cups hold together when lifted.
  • Serve and store: Peel away the liners and enjoy. Keep leftovers chilled for best texture.