Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Cups

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A simple, delicious treat combining oats and peanut butter, topped with a layer of chocolate, one of my all-time fave combos – chocolate and peanut butter and no baking required!

They are such a simple recipe that come together in just under 20 minutes and make for the perfect snack or treat.

They are best served cold straight from the fridge or freezer. The no baking part also means they are a lot faster to make and less fuss. Did I mention they taste freaking amazing?

As well as being really easy to make, these cups are healthier than your average treat as they are made with wholesome REAL food ingredients. They are ideal for a grab and go breakfast – a quick and delicious way for you to mix up your morning oats. Porridge will be a thing of the past once you try these, trust me.

These little bites of peanut-buttery goodness are the best way to get your day off to a good start. They come together quickly and make the perfect snack to store in the freezer for a quick burst of energy.

This recipe is a ‘healthified’ take on traditional sugar-loaded baked cupcakes but made with wholesome ingredients. Perfect for those days where you are craving a candy bar, but want a healthy, delicious, low-effort way to enjoy the same sweet treat, I’ve got you covered with this recipe.

With just a few healthy ingredients you can create a truly delectable cupcake that tastes better than any store bought version. These babies are crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty all at once, and taste just like a candy bar. So easy to throw together.

They offer a creamy and crunchy experience like no other, packed with healthy whole food ingredients. With their smooth texture and balanced sweetness, they are sure to tantalize your taste buds and satisfy your cravings.

The whole family LOVED these little cups; they were gone in under 24 hours. They give off serious Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups vibes but way more healthy and delicious. With just a small handful of ingredients that you most likely have in your pantry already – these NEED to be made!

Oatmeal Peanut Butter Protein Cups

This recipe is a delicious combination of three family favorites: peanut butter, oats, and chocolate. They come together in just 20 minutes and are such a fun treat to keep around for an any time snack.
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine Healthy Clean Eating
Keyword clean eating dessert or snack, healthy peanut butter protein cups, oatmeal peanut butter protein cups, peanut butter oat protein cups
Servings 12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup peanuts (or any other nuts) chopped
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 2 scoops protein or collagen powder
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Chocolate Topping

  • 1 cup chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • flaky salt - optional

Instructions

  • Line a 12-hole muffin tin with paper liners. Or use a silicon muffin baking pan. Set aside.
    Mix oats, peanut butter, coconut, peanuts, coconut oil, honey, protein powder and vanilla extract in bowl until well combined.
    Divide into 12 even balls and press into muffin tin.
     

Chocolate Topping

  • Place chocolate chips and coconut oil in small dish and microwave with 30 second bursts stirring between each one until melted and smooth.
    Or use double boiler method - (pot of boiling water with a bowl resting on top) melt the chocolate chips and the coconut oil together.
    Spoon the melted chocolate over each peanut butter-oat base, spreading it evenly to cover. Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
    Chill in fridge or freezer for several hours to harden.
    Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or up to 3 months in freezer.
    Note:  You can make these in a regular sized muffin tin or a mini muffin tin, depending on how big you want your peanut buttercups.
     
     
     
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