No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups – Easy, Healthier Sweet Snack

 No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups on a plate, stacked and ready to serve

No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

If you are looking for an easy snack or dessert with simple ingredients, you will want to try this no-bake oatmeal peanut butter cup recipe. You can taste every single layer - from the crunchy M&M's on top, to the creamy butter in the middle and the flaky oatmeal at the bottom. The chocolate is swirled in the middle to add a sweet, decadent flavor. Not one layer dominates the other. Even though they are frozen, the layers are soft, with a little bit of crunch. 

• Difficulty Level: Easy
• Serving size: 1 oatmeal cup (makes 12 total)
• Total freeze time: 35-65 minutes
• Family friendly: Absolutely!
• Nutrition Information for 1 cup: 245kcal, 30g carbs, 15g fat, 5g protein

Why You Will Love These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

This recipe is super easy to make with only six ingredients. It's a healthier treat (but it's super challenging to only eat just one!) with quick oats, no added sugar peanut butter, and no added sugar Ghiradelli chocolate chips. One cup is super filling and is perfect for a post-workout snack or a mid-afternoon pick-me-up. 

I'm on a weight-loss journey where I am tracking my carbs (I've lost 7-8 pounds in a month and a half) and one oatmeal cup falls within my carb range.

What Makes This Recipe Different?

This recipe is not only delicious, but it's one that the entire family would love. Who doesn't love chocolate and peanut butter? I know my family does! This satisfies your sweet tooth, fills you up, and is a homemade, healthier snack. 

This recipe is a no-bake, all you have to do is wait for some time for the layers to freeze and that's it! It's super quick, super delicious, and you will be wanting to make more!

Inspiration

This recipe was inspired by FitFoodieFinds. We did adjust the recipe to our liking which included: removing chopped peanuts and water and replaced the chopped dark chocolate with mini, no added sugar chocolate chips. 

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How to Store

Store in a sealed container and keep in the freezer for 7-10 days.

Adjust to Your Liking

  • Although we didn't add peanuts, feel free to adjust toppings according to your preferences
  • Add dried craisins or dried fruit for an added flavor
  • Use chopped chocolate instead of mini chocolate chips
  • Try using white chocolate chips or different varieties
  • Use an almond butter instead of peanut butter

Ingredients for No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

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How to Make No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups (Step-by-Step)

✓ Step #1: Make the first layer - Spray a muffin tin with PAM or baking spray. Make the oat layer by adding the 2 cups of quick oats, 1/2 cup honey, and 1/3 cup peanut butter. Stir ingredients until combined. Scoop 1-2 tbsp of oats into the bottom of each muffin tin cup and press them into the cup to make little bowls. 

Note: If it's too dry, you can add water. I didn't need to add water for ours.

Oatmeal layer for No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

✓ Step #2: Melt chocolate – In a small bowl, combine 6 oz of chocolate with 2 tsp coconut oil. Heat in 30 second increments, until the chocolate is melted. Stir and add to each oatmeal cup. Place the muffin tin the freezer for 5 minutes while you make the next layer.

Chocolate layer on top of the oatmeal in a muffin tin for No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups

✓ Step #3: Make the peanut butter layer – This one may get a little messy which is fine. Add the remainder 1/2 cup peanut butter with the remainder 1 tsp coconut oil in a bowl and microwave for 15 seconds. Stir. Add 2 tsp of the mixture on top of the chocolate layer. 

If the chocolate isn't all the way frozen, you may have a harder time doing this like I did. Feel free to freeze for 5-10 additional minutes if needed.

Peanut butter and chocolate swirled on top of an oatmeal layer in muffin tins

✓ Step #4: Add M&M's – top the peanut butter and chocolate mixture with M&M's and freeze for 30-60 minutes.

No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups topped with M&M's and ready to freeze.

✓ Step #4: Enjoy – serve the oatmeal peanut butter cups immediately or store them for later in an airtight container in the freezer. Enjoy!

No-Bake Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cups right out of the freezer and ready to eat.

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