Description
Sweet dreams come true with these no-bake peanut butter granola cups, blending crunchy oats and creamy peanut butter into irresistible bite-sized treats. Chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt elevate this quick dessert, making you crave more with each delightful mouthful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut oil
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) vanilla extract
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chia seeds or flaxseeds
Toppings (Optional):
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Melt the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in short bursts until fully liquefied and smoothly blended.
- Transfer the rolled oats into a spacious mixing bowl, incorporating chia seeds and mini chocolate chips for added texture and flavor.
- Pour the warm liquid mixture over the dry ingredients, introducing vanilla extract to enhance the overall taste profile. Thoroughly mix until every oat is evenly coated and glistening.
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining each compartment with paper liners, creating a neat foundation for the granola cups.
- Carefully distribute the prepared mixture into each liner, using firm pressure from a spoon or fingertips to compress and shape the contents, ensuring a compact and sturdy structure.
- Refrigerate the muffin tin for approximately one hour, allowing the granola cups to solidify and develop a consistent, firm texture.
- Optional: Elevate the presentation by drizzling melted chocolate across the surface and sprinkling crushed peanuts for an additional layer of crunch and visual appeal.
- Gently remove the granola cups from their paper liners, ready to be savored immediately or stored in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to seven days.
Notes
- Customize the sweetness by adjusting honey or maple syrup to suit personal taste preferences.
- Ensure the wet ingredients are thoroughly mixed to create a consistent binding for the granola cups.
- Use fresh, high-quality rolled oats for the best texture and crunch in your no-bake treats.
- Replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free or allergy-friendly variations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg