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No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Easy Vegan Recipe
In a world filled with delicious desserts, No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups stand out as a delightful and healthy treat. These mouthwatering plant-based cups are not only easy to make but also come with a plethora of benefits that make them a dairy-free, vegan indulgence. If you are looking for other no bake ideas check out my full collection of No Bake Vegan Desserts here.
Benefits of No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Oat Cups
When it comes to healthy snacking, these cups take the crown. Packed with wholesome plant-based ingredients, they offer a satisfying combination of flavors and textures. Let’s dive into the goodness that makes these cups a go-to choice for health-conscious individuals.
Ingredients & Substitutions
Oat Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats
- ¼ cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup or agave or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Chocolate Topping
- ⅔ cup vegan chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- Flaky sea salt, coconut shreds, chopped nuts, etc.
Helpful Tools
To make this delightful recipe, you’ll need:
- Muffin tin with liners or lightly greased
- Medium-sized bowl
- Double boiler or microwave for melting chocolate
How To Make These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Recipe
Cups
In a medium bowl, combine oats, oat flour, peanut butter, syrup, vanilla, and salt.
Evenly distribute the mixture into 10 slots of a muffin tin lined with liners or lightly greased.
Flatten it out as much as possible.
Freeze the tray for a minimum of 2 hours.
Chocolate Topping
Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or the microwave, stirring consistently until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
Take the tray out of the freezer and spoon approximately 1 tablespoon of the melted chocolate onto the tops of each frozen peanut butter oat cup, smoothing it out evenly.
Sprinkle with toppings of choice immediately while the chocolate is still melted.
Return to the freezer for an additional hour. For storage, keep them in an airtight container in the freezer. Enjoy!
Tips & Tricks
A quick tip: Add the toppings swiftly before the chocolate sets. Have them ready to sprinkle immediately for a perfect finish!
FAQs
Yes, these cups are entirely vegan, making them suitable for plant-based diets.
Yes, You can use regular vegan chocolate chips if plant-based options are not a priority for you.
These cups can last for up to a month in an airtight container in the freezer, maintaining their freshness.
Certainly! Feel free to substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different flavor profile.
No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups Vegan Recipe
Ingredients
Oat Peanut Butter Cups
- 1 cup quick oats or rolled oats
- ¼ cup oat flour or almond flour
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup or agave or honey
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp salt
Chocolate Topping
- ⅔ cup vegan chocolate chips
Optional Toppings
- flakey sea salt, coconut shreds, chopped nuts etc.
Instructions
Cups
- In a medium bowl, combine oats, oat flour, peanut butter, syrup, vanilla, and salt.
- Evenly distribute the mixture into 10 slots of a muffin tin lined with liners or lightly greased.
- Flatten it out as much as possible. Freeze the tray for a minimum of 2 hours.
Chocolate Topping
- Melt the chocolate chips, using a double boiler or the microwave, stirring consistently until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Take the tray out of the freezer and spoon approximately 1 tablespoons of the melted chocolate onto the tops of each frozen peanut butter oat cup, smoothing it out evenly. Sprinkle with toppings of choice immediately while the chocolate is still melted.
- Return to the freezer for an additional hour. For storage, keep them in an airtight container in the freezer. Enjoy!
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Conclusion: No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups
In conclusion, No Bake Vegan Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a delightful blend of health and indulgence. Easy to make and packed with plant-based goodness, these cups are a must-try for anyone with a sweet tooth and a desire for dairy-free treats.
This is one of my favourite snacks to make, and great to bring to work to fill me up throughout the day. Who doesn’t love peanut butter and chocolate 😀
Thanks so much for the review so happy you loved them!
LOVING these no bake recipes! Delicious 🤤
I’m delighted to hear that you’re enjoying the no-bake recipes! Thank you for the fedback!
These were great nice healthy and filling snack for the week! And loved the flavor. I added extra crushed peanuts on top 🥜
Glad you enjoyed the recipe! Adding extra crushed peanuts sounds delicious. Thanks for sharing! 🥜
Saw this on IG and thought I must try it out and so happy I did! Loved it 😍 and I didn’t have cups so I used a baking dish and cut them into squares
I’m thrilled you gave it a try and enjoyed it! Your adaptation with the baking dish sounds creative and delicious. Thanks for sharing! 😊
Super easy to make and super delicious and quite filling!! And it’s true the hardest part is to wait for them to set in the freezer I ended up making a double batch and didn’t last long 😅
Thanks so much for the feedback Rachelle! So happy you loved it!
This was a GREAT recipe and I added extra crushed peanuts on top and was so good! But yes thanks for the tips about the chocolate drying fast as my first one I wasnt quite ready
Hi Kristen! I’m so happy you loved the recipe. Thank you so much!! That sounds so good with extra peanuts I will have to try that as well! 🙂
5/5! Great snacks easy to make
Thank you so much!!!
Loved these peanut butter chocolate oat cups! I made mine in a baking dish and was so tasty 👅
I love the idea of making them in a big baking dish!! so smart! and thank you so much 🙂