Description
These no-bake peanut butter cups are a delicious and healthy treat made with oats, dried fruit, peanut butter, and a rich layer of melted vegan chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they require no oven time and come together effortlessly in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups of oats
- ½ cup of dried cranberries or raisins
- 1 cup of peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or agave syrup)
- 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds
- ½ cup of vegan chocolate chips
Instructions
- Combine Dry and Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix together the oats, dried cranberries or raisins, peanut butter, maple syrup, and ground flax seeds until well combined and forming a sticky dough.
- Melt Chocolate: Gently melt the vegan chocolate chips either using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Once melted, pour half of the melted chocolate into the bowl and mix thoroughly with the oat mixture.
- Form the Cups: Roll the dough into small balls and press them firmly into a lined or lightly-oiled mini-muffin tin to shape the peanut butter cups. If desired, use a regular-sized muffin tin for larger cups.
- Chocolate Topping: Spoon or brush the remaining melted vegan chocolate over the tops of the peanut butter cups evenly, coating each one.
- Chill to Set: Refrigerate the peanut butter cups for about an hour to allow the chocolate to harden and the flavors to meld. Serve cold for the best texture and taste.
Notes
- For nut-free variation, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- You can swap dried cranberries with raisins, chopped dates, or other dried fruits.
- If vegan chocolate chips are not available, use dairy-free chocolate or dark chocolate chips suitable for your dietary preference.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to one week.
- Ground flax seeds help bind the ingredients and add fiber and omega-3s.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes (for melting chocolate)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: no-bake peanut butter cups, vegan peanut butter cups, healthy no-bake snacks, vegan desserts, peanut butter chocolate cups
