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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups Recipe

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  • Author: Hugo
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 12 mini peanut butter cups 1x
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

These No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups are a wholesome, vegan-friendly treat combining oats, peanut butter, dried fruit, and rich vegan chocolate. Perfect for an easy and nutritious snack that requires no baking, they are simple to prepare, naturally sweetened with maple syrup, and packed with fiber and protein.

Ingredients

Scale

Dry Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups of oats
  • ½ cup of dried cranberries or raisins
  • 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup of peanut butter
  • 2 tablespoons of maple syrup (or agave syrup)

Topping

  • ½ cup of vegan chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the oats, dried cranberries or raisins, peanut butter, maple syrup, and ground flax seeds. Stir until the mixture is uniformly blended.
  2. Melt Chocolate: Gently melt the vegan chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave in short intervals, stirring frequently to avoid burning. Once melted, mix half of the chocolate into the oat mixture to incorporate a rich cocoa flavor.
  3. Shape Cups: Using your hands, roll the dough into small balls. Press each ball firmly into a lined or lightly-oiled mini-muffin tin to form cup shapes. If you use a regular-sized muffin tin, expect larger portions.
  4. Top and Chill: Spoon the remaining melted vegan chocolate over the tops of the cups to coat them. Place the muffin tin in the refrigerator and chill for about an hour until the chocolate is set and the peanut butter cups are firm. Serve cold for the best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use agave syrup as a substitute for maple syrup for a different sweetener option.
  • Ensure the vegan chocolate chips are fully melted and smooth before mixing for better coating and texture.
  • These cups are best stored refrigerated and consumed within 4-5 days.
  • You can swap dried cranberries with raisins or chopped dates depending on preference.
  • Ground flax seeds act as a binder; do not skip for best consistency.
  • For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter and use nut-free oats.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: no-bake peanut butter cups, vegan snacks, healthy peanut butter cups, no bake desserts, oat-based snacks

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