Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are chewy, satisfying, and perfect for a quick snack or healthy treat! Made with simple pantry staples like oats, peanut butter, and a touch of sweetness, these bite-sized cups are naturally gluten-free and perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
- 3/4 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners or use a silicone muffin mold.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and coconut oil until smooth and combined.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- In a large bowl, combine oats with the warm peanut butter mixture. Stir until fully coated.
- Fold in mini chocolate chips if using.
- Scoop the mixture into muffin cups, pressing down firmly with the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for 1–2 hours or until fully set.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Notes
- Swap peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly versions.
- Add chia seeds, flaxseed, or chopped nuts for an extra nutritional boost.
- Drizzle with melted dark chocolate for a fancier finish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: no-bake oat cups, peanut butter oat cups, healthy snacks, gluten free treats, no bake energy bites