Easy Peanut Butter Oat Cups (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base Layer
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1/4 cup maple syrup
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1.5 cups oat flour (blend rolled oats in a food processor until fine)
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1.5 cups peanut butter
→ Chocolate Topping
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1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
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1 cup chocolate chips
→ Optional Toppings
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Mini chocolate chips
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Sprinkles
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Flaky salt
# Instructions:
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Take a medium microwave-safe bowl and add the peanut butter along with maple syrup. Microwave for about 40-60 seconds until it’s softened enough to mix. Stir it well until the two combine smoothly and look uniform.
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Slowly mix the oat flour into the warm peanut butter blend. Stir thoroughly, even though it’ll feel quite heavy. If needed, switch to using a stand mixer for less effort. Dough should be thick but pliable. Add a bit more peanut butter or maple syrup by the teaspoon if it’s too crumbly. Optionally, stir in some pumpkin puree (around 1/4-1/3 cup) to make it softer.
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Use cupcake liners to prep a standard muffin pan or opt for silicone versions to avoid sticking. If you want bite-sized treats, go for mini muffin tins instead. Without liners, it'll be hard to take them out of a regular pan after chilling.
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Spoon the thick peanut butter dough into the prepped muffin cups, making sure to divide it evenly between them. Press the mix down with your fingers so it forms a smooth, firm base with just a small dip in the center for the chocolate layer.
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Place chocolate chips in another microwave-safe bowl. If you'd like, add a touch of coconut oil. Microwave in short bursts of 30 seconds, stirring after each round, until the chocolate melts fully and becomes glossy.
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Spread the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base in the cups. Smooth the chocolate’s surface with the back of a spoon. While the chocolate’s still soft, sprinkle on extras like flaky salt, sprinkles, or mini chocolate chips if you want.
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Pop the filled trays into the fridge for 2-3 hours, or until they’re completely set. Once firm, carefully remove them from the pans. To keep them fresh, store in a sealed container in the fridge and eat within 5 days.
# Notes:
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Chewy oats, creamy peanut butter, and sweet chocolate come together in these no-bake bites for a quick snack or dessert.
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Since fresh ingredients like maple syrup are used, make sure these treats are kept chilled and not left out at room temp.
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Rolled oats are steamed as part of their processing and are safe to eat raw, unlike flour made from wheat.
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If you can’t find oat flour, make your own by grinding regular rolled oats until smooth in a food processor.