Delicious Peanut Butter Oat Cups: Easy Healthy Snack Recipe
These Peanut Butter Oat Cups are a nutritious and delicious snack that combines the rich flavor of peanut butter with wholesome oats. Perfect for breakfast or a midday treat, they are easy to make and customizable with your favorite add-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup chia seeds (optional)
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup milk (almond, cow's, oat, or coconut)
- Pinch of salt
- Add-ins such as chocolate chips, dried fruit, or nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a muffin tin with cooking spray or line it with muffin liners.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chia seeds (if using), and a pinch of salt. Stir to mix everything evenly.
- In another bowl, whisk together peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until well combined. If adding chocolate chips or dried fruit, fold them in gently.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
- Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once baked, let the cups cool in the tin for about 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Don't overmix the ingredients to avoid dense cups. Experiment with flavors by adding spices or swapping peanut butter for other nut butters. These oat cups are great for meal prep and can be customized with various add-ins.