Description
Nut Butter Protein Oatmeal Cups are no-bake, protein-packed treats made with oats, peanut butter, and a rich chocolate topping. Perfect as a quick breakfast, post-workout snack, or healthy dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 serving vanilla protein powder
- 1/3 cup dry oats
- 1/4 cup peanut butter (sweetened)
- 1/3 cup milk chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp almond milk or skim milk (optional, for texture)
Instructions
- Combine Base Ingredients: In a large bowl, mix protein powder, oats, and peanut butter. Slowly add milk if needed until the mixture becomes tacky and holds together.
- Fill Muffin Cups: Press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into silicone muffin cups or a lined muffin tin. Spread evenly along the bottom and slightly up the sides.
- Melt Chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 20-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
- Add Chocolate Layer: Spoon melted chocolate over each oat cup, smoothing the top with the back of a spoon.
- Chill: Place in the freezer for 30 minutes or refrigerator for 1 hour, until set. Remove from molds and enjoy!
Notes
- Protein Powder: Use chocolate or plant-based for variation.
- Nut Butter Options: Try almond butter or sunbutter for nut allergies.
- Chocolate Swaps: Use dark chocolate or carob chips for a less sweet version.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert, Breakfast
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: peanut butter protein cups, no-bake oatmeal cups, protein snack, healthy snack, chocolate peanut butter oats, protein dessert