{"id":19545,"date":"2022-04-29T10:15:13","date_gmt":"2022-04-29T04:45:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/?p=19545"},"modified":"2024-09-08T14:55:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T09:25:12","slug":"peanut-butter-oats-bites","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tashasartisanfoods.com\/blog\/peanut-butter-oats-bites\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter Oat Cups"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Peanut butter oat cups<\/strong> are a healthy yet lush combination of dark chocolate, gooey peanut butter, and chewy oats. Made with just 4-ingredients, these delicious treats are super simple to make. These no-bake peanut butter oat cups are a huge hit with everyone and will, for sure, become a part of your recipe repertoire!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why we love peanut butter oat cups<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

4-ingredient, 5-steps super simple recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Healthier than an average in-between snack<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mini-sized, so ideal for portion control <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hit the spot for something sweet after dinner <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even a big batch stores well for weeks in the fridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Super tasty on-the-go treat, especially if you have a kid sitting for exams (like me!)<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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<\/a>Recipe ingredients and variations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Oats: <\/strong>I used old-fashioned rolled<\/strong> oats <\/strong>for these peanut butter chocolate cups, and they are extra chewy for sure. If you don\u2019t enjoy the heartier texture, use instant<\/strong> oats to give the cups less of a bite. While oats are naturally gluten-free, grab only certified gluten-free oats, <\/strong>if you're looking to make them gluten-free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peanut butter:<\/strong> Natural and organic peanut butter<\/strong> is what I prefer for my no-bake recipes like these chocolate peanut butter balls<\/a>. Homemade<\/strong> will work wonders! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Almond butter is a great choice, or for those with allergies, seed butter.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chocolate:<\/strong> Anytime I want to bump up the overall flavor of any of my recipes, like for my peanut butter stuffed dates<\/a>, I sneak in dark chocolate. And these peanut butter oat bites were no different. The 70% dark chocolate<\/strong> was insanely good and brought balance to the creamy peanut butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also use 55% dark chocolate or milk chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Maple syrup:<\/strong> Chocolate and PB make a decadent duo, but maple syrup ties the two layers together. Other sweeteners that pair well in these peanut butter chocolate cups are honey or date syrup.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

<\/a>How to make peanut butter oat cups?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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There will come a time when I\u2019m ready to turn on the oven again. That time is not <\/em>now. So, I\u2019m happy to continue with my no-bake recipe streak, like with my well-loved no-bake oatmeal peanut butter bars<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you love and adore the idea of having chocolate not just for dessert but any time of the day or night, don\u2019t sleep on this recipe!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 1:<\/strong> Make your oat base by mixing rolled oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup until everything is well moistened and clumpy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2:<\/strong> Spoon the mixture into silicone cups, press it down, and then place them in the freezer for a few minutes to set. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Step 3:<\/strong> Melt dark chocolate in a double boiler like I did for my eggless brownie cookies<\/a>. Add peanut butter. Then whisk, whisk, whisk till it\u2019s glossy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 4:<\/strong> Pour over the oat base. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 5:<\/strong> Place them back in the refrigerator till completely set.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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