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Peanut Butter Oat Cups

Delicious Peanut Butter Oat Cups for a Quick Guilt-Free Snack

Enjoy these Peanut Butter Oat Cups, a quick and healthy snack rich in flavor and nutrition.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Freezing Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 cups
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Gluten-Free, Vegan
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cups
  • 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Substitute with nut or seed butter for nut-free option.
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Rolled Oats Use certified gluten-free oats for gluten-free version.
  • 1/3 cup Maple Syrup Substitute with honey or agave syrup if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Additional Peanut Butter Used as filling for enhanced flavor.
  • 1/2 scoop Protein Powder Optional for added nutrition.
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips Use dairy-free chocolate for vegan option.
  • 1 teaspoon Flaky Sea Salt Optional for flavor enhancement.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Silicon molds
  • Rubber spatula
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Directions
  1. Combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter and 1/3 cup of maple syrup in a mixing bowl until smooth.
  2. Stir in 2 cups of old-fashioned rolled oats until evenly coated.
  3. Spoon the mixture into silicon molds, filling each mold 3/4 full and pressing down firmly.
  4. Add a generous dollop of additional peanut butter on top of each cup, optional to mix with protein powder.
  5. Freeze for about 20 minutes until set but not rock-solid.
  6. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in increments and stirring until smooth.
  7. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each oat cup using a spoon or piping bag.
  8. Return to the freezer for another 20 minutes to harden the chocolate.
  9. Carefully remove the cups from molds, sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 100mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gCalcium: 4mgIron: 6mg

Notes

Use silicone molds for easy removal and ensure peanut butter has the right consistency for optimal results.

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