Description
These Protein Peanut Butter Oat Cups combine creamy peanut butter, oats, and rich chocolate for a satisfying and nutrient-dense treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 scoop (about 30g) vanilla or chocolate protein powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 20 chocolate kisses (or dark chocolate chips, optional)
Instructions
- Line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with silicone liners or lightly grease each cup with nonstick spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together the rolled oats, protein powder, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt until evenly combined.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, gently warm the peanut butter and honey until smooth and pourable, stirring frequently. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the warmed peanut butter mixture over the dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly until evenly blended and thick.
- Divide the mixture evenly into the prepared mini muffin cups, pressing each portion down firmly.
- While the mixture is still slightly warm, press a chocolate kiss into the center of each mini.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, pop the minis out of the tin and enjoy straight from the fridge or let them rest at room temperature.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for freshness.
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup for a vegan option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cup
- Calories: 171
- Sugar: 8 grams
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 9 grams
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 19 grams
- Fiber: 3 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: high protein, peanut butter, healthy snacks, no-bake, protein cups