These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are the ultimate easy treat made with just four simple ingredients. Rich peanut butter, hearty oats, natural maple syrup, and a smooth chocolate topping come together to create a wholesome, satisfying dessert with no oven required.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only 4 main ingredients
- No baking required
- Naturally sweetened with maple syrup
- Thick, chewy, and chocolatey
- Perfect for snacks, desserts, or meal prep
- A reliable no bake peanut butter oat cups recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ cups peanut butter
- 1½ cups rolled oats, processed into oat flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, for melting chocolate)
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a food processor or blender and blend until a fine oat flour forms.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat for 40–60 seconds and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add oat flour to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a thick, moldable dough forms.
- Line a muffin pan with liners or use a silicone muffin pan.
- Divide the peanut butter oat mixture evenly into the muffin cups and press firmly.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over each cup and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate the No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Remove from the pan and store chilled.
Tips & Tricks
- Use natural peanut butter for best flavor
- If mixture is too dry, add 1 teaspoon peanut butter or maple syrup at a time
- Silicone muffin pans make removal much easier
- Add flaky salt on top for contrast
Details
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2–3 hours
- Total Time: About 2½ hours
- Yield: 12 cups
- Category: Dessert / Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Difficulty: Easy
- Dietary Notes: Vegetarian, halal-friendly
Notes
- Add pumpkin puree for a softer texture
- Use dark chocolate chips for less sweetness
- Mini muffin pans work well for bite-sized treats
Nutrition (Approximate per cup)
- Calories: 280
- Protein: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fat: 18g
FAQ
Do these need to be refrigerated?
Yes, refrigeration helps them hold their shape and stay fresh.
Can I freeze peanut butter oat cups?
Yes, freeze for up to 2 months in an airtight container.
Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yes, quick oats work well when blended into flour.
Are these gluten-free?
They are gluten-free if using certified gluten-free oats.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Store in an airtight container up to 5 days
- Freezer: Freeze up to 2 months
- Serving Tip: Let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before eating
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No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups (4 Ingredients!)
Ingredients
- 1½ cups peanut butter
- 1½ cups rolled oats processed into oat flour
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil optional, for melting chocolate
Instructions
- Add rolled oats to a food processor or blender and blend until a fine oat flour forms.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat for 40–60 seconds and stir until smooth.
- Gradually add oat flour to the peanut butter mixture, stirring until a thick, moldable dough forms.
- Line a muffin pan with liners or use a silicone muffin pan.
- Divide the peanut butter oat mixture evenly into the muffin cups and press firmly.
- In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Spoon melted chocolate over each cup and smooth the tops.
- Refrigerate the No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups for 2–3 hours until fully set.
- Remove from the pan and store chilled.
Notes
- Add pumpkin puree for a softer texture
Conclusion
These No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups are proof that simple ingredients can create incredibly satisfying desserts. Quick to prepare, naturally sweetened, and endlessly versatile, they’re a perfect treat to keep on hand for busy days or healthy indulgence.