Description
Chocolate-Dipped Peanut Butter Protein Oat Cups are a delightful treat that combines rich chocolate with creamy peanut butter, packed with protein, making them a perfect snack for any time of the day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups rolled oats (about 180 g)
- 1 cup peanut butter (about 250 g, creamy or crunchy)
- 1/2 cup protein powder (about 60 g, any flavor you prefer)
- 1/3 cup honey (about 113 g, or maple syrup for a vegan option)
- 1 cup dark chocolate (about 170 g, chopped or chocolate chips)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (about 5 ml)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (about 1 g)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the rolled oats, protein powder, and salt. Stir until well mixed.
- In another bowl, mix the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Evenly distribute the oat mixture into the prepared muffin tin, pressing down firmly.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown. Let cool in the tin for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler until smooth.
- Dip the top of each cooled oat cup into the melted chocolate and place them back on a wire rack or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Allow the chocolate to set at room temperature or refrigerate for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy as a healthy snack or post-workout treat.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For a vegan option, use maple syrup and dairy-free chocolate chips.
- To make gluten-free, use certified gluten-free oats.
- For a nut-free version, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: Chocolate, Peanut Butter, Protein, Oat Cups, Snack, Healthy