Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

Be prepared to be obsessed with these Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups. The perfect combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and oats will have you coming back for more.

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Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

These no bake peanut butter oat cups are delicious, healthy, and so quick and easy to make. Be prepared to fight the whole family for the last one in the batch! 

Just a seven ingredient recipe, the cups use simple ingredients that are most likely pantry staples in your home. The well loved combo of chocolate and peanut butter really shines in this recipe. 

These oatmeal peanut butter cups are the perfect treat for the peanut butter lover in your life. Satisfy your sweet tooth today and make this recipe now! 

Oatmeal peanut butter cups ingredients

You'll only need a handful of ingredients to make this sweet treat.

Peanut butter mixture:

• peanut butter
• maple syrup
• vanilla protein powder
• oats

Chocolate topping:

• dark chocolate
• coconut oil
• Flakey sea salt

How to make oatmeal peanut butter cups

To make these yummy chocolate peanut butter oat cups, follow these instructions! 

• Gather all ingredients.
• Add the peanut butter and syrup to a large bowl. Stir together. If you need to soften, put in the microwave in 30 seconds.
• Mix in the oats and protein powder to make a dough.
• Spray muffin tin.
• Divide the oat mixture, roll into balls, and press the balls into the muffin tin.
• In a separate mixing bowl, make the chocolate mixture.
• To make the chocolate mixture, add in the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Place in the microwave until melted, using 20-second increments and stirring in between.
• Spread the chocolate over the top of the oat layer.
• Sprinkle with sea salt.
• Place the cups in the freezer for an hour.
• Enjoy!

Oatmeal peanut butter cup substitution ideas

There are plenty of substitution ideas for this delicious treat:

• Peanut butter: Use whichever peanut butter is your favorite - creamy peanut butter, natural peanut butter, crunchy. Also feel free to explore other options like cashew butter, or almond butter. 
• Chocolate chips: Similarly, you can use whichever chocolate chips you already have or prefer. Semi-sweet chocolate chips, dark chocolate chips, milk chocolate will all work. 
• Oats: For oats, I use quick oats, but again, use whatever you like. If you're allergic to gluten, you certified gluten-free oats. 
• Add ins: Add in some vanilla extract, a scoop of collagen, or sprinkles on top for an extra crunch.

How long does an oatmeal peanut butter cup last in the fridge?

In an airtight container, these peanut butter cups will last for a whole week. They're so yummy I would be surprised if they last that long! 

You can also freeze the cups. Just make sure they're in a freezer safe container or a freezer bag.

What goes well with an oatmeal peanut butter cup?

The chocolate and peanut butter flavors taste so yummy with a hot cup of coffee! Also, some fresh fruit would make for the perfect night cap treat. 

Can peanut butter cups be healthy?

The peanut butter cup cravings can be so real! I find myself wanting to trade the processed candy for a more "healthy" treat. 

These oatmeal peanut butter cups are definitely healthier than a piece of candy if you're think about the quality of the ingredients. This recipe is filled with whole ingredients, plus some protein powder to keep you fuller for longer!

Do peanut butter and oatmeal go well together?

Peanut butter and oatmeal combine to make a delicious, nutty, filling flavor. It is a well known combination that has stood the test of time. 

This peanut butter recipe is going to blow you away with how tasty it is! I can't wait for you to try it. 

Is peanut butter and oatmeal a complete protein?

Yes, you can combine oatmeal and peanut butter to make a complete protein. A complete protein is a protein that contains all nine essential amino acids that the body cannot make on its own. 

How healthy are oatmeal peanut butter cups?

Like I said above, these chocolate peanut butter cups are certainly a better option than a piece of processed candy. However, "healthy" is subjective and means something different to every person. 

These cups have plenty of healthy fats through the peanut butter. Your body is getting protein and fiber from the oats. Plus, even more protein from the added protein powder. These peanut butter cups are a great option for dessert or snacks throughout the week! 

Other delicious recipes including oats

Try these other yummy oat recipes from Jordo's World:

• High-Protein Blueberry Overnight Oats
• Protein Powder Oatmeal
• Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Breakfast Bars