Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cups Recipe
Delicious and nutritious Peanut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cups are an easy, no-bake snack that combines creamy peanut butter, oats, protein powder, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect for a quick energy-boosting treat or post-workout snack, these cups blend wholesome ingredients into a satisfying bite-sized snack that requires minimal effort and no cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes (including chilling time)
- Yield: 6 oatmeal cups 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Fat
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup dry oats
- 1/4 cup sweetened peanut butter
- 1 tbsp almond milk or skim milk (optional, for texture)
Topping
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, thoroughly mix the vanilla protein powder, dry oats, and sweetened peanut butter. Gradually add the optional almond or skim milk, a little at a time, to achieve a tacky, cohesive mixture that holds its shape well.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Spoon approximately two tablespoons of the oat-protein mixture into silicone muffin cups or a muffin tin lined with paper liners. Press the mixture firmly to spread it evenly along the bottom and slightly up the sides, forming a cup shape.
- Melt Chocolate: Place the milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20-second increments, stirring between each burst, until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Carefully spoon the melted chocolate over each oat cup, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon to form a glossy chocolate topping.
- Chill: Transfer the filled muffin cups to the freezer for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 1 hour until the chocolate is set and the oatmeal cups are firm. Once chilled, remove from molds and enjoy your protein-packed snack.
Notes
- You can substitute sweetened peanut butter with natural peanut butter, but you may want to add a bit of honey or sweetener for flavor.
- For a dairy-free version, use almond milk or other plant-based milk instead of skim milk.
- These cups can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.
- Feel free to swap milk chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a richer taste and additional antioxidants.
- If you want a crunchier texture, toast the oats lightly before mixing.
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