Description
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a quick, easy, and delicious snack that combines creamy peanut butter, honey, oats, and chocolate chips into perfectly portioned cups. Ready in just over an hour with minimal prep and no cooking, they are ideal for a healthy treat or on-the-go snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup milk
Dry Ingredients
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/4 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/4 cup of honey, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, stirring until fully blended and smooth.
- Add Oats: Stir in 2 cups of rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture, ensuring the oats are evenly coated throughout.
- Incorporate Chocolate Chips: Gently fold 1/4 cup of chocolate chips into the oat mixture, distributing them evenly.
- Add Milk: Pour in 1/4 cup of milk gradually while stirring to bring the mixture together into a thick and sticky consistency.
- Prepare Muffin Tin: Line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon the mixture into the muffin cups, dividing equally among all cups.
- Press Mixture Firmly: Use the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly into the cups to ensure they hold together well.
- Chill to Set: Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for at least 1 hour or until the cups are firm to the touch.
- Remove from Tin: After the cups have set, carefully remove them from the muffin tin and peel off paper liners if used.
- Storage: Store the peanut butter oat cups in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week to keep them fresh.
Notes
- Use natural or creamy peanut butter for best texture.
- Honey can be substituted with maple syrup for a different sweetness.
- Ensure oats are rolled oats, not instant or steel-cut, for proper texture.
- These cups are best stored refrigerated and consumed within a week.
- For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup and use a plant-based milk.
