Description
Irresistible no-bake peanut butter granola cups combine creamy richness with crunchy texture. Sweet and salty notes blend perfectly, offering quick energy for snack enthusiasts without complicated preparation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (480 ml) rolled oats
- ½ cup (120 ml) natural peanut butter
- ⅓ cup (80 ml) honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut oil
- ¼ cup (60 ml) mini chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) chia seeds or flaxseeds
- 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
- Crushed peanuts for garnish
Instructions
- Liquid Base Preparation: Combine peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl, heating in brief intervals until completely melted and seamlessly blended.
- Dry Ingredient Fusion: Transfer rolled oats into a large mixing bowl, incorporating chia seeds and mini chocolate chips to create a robust and textured foundation.
- Mixture Integration: Pour the warm liquid mixture over dry ingredients, adding vanilla extract to elevate the flavor profile. Mix thoroughly, ensuring every oat becomes uniformly coated and glistening.
- Molding and Shaping: Line a muffin tin with paper liners, then carefully press the granola mixture into each compartment using a spoon or fingertips to create compact, well-structured cups.
- Chilling and Setting: Refrigerate the muffin tin for approximately one hour, allowing the granola cups to solidify into a firm, cohesive texture.
- Final Embellishment: Optional decorative touch – drizzle melted chocolate over the surface and sprinkle crushed peanuts to enhance visual appeal and add an extra layer of crunch.
- Serving and Storage: Delicately remove granola cups from paper liners, ready to enjoy immediately or store in a sealed container within the refrigerator for up to one week.
Notes
- Prevent Sticking: Use high-quality non-stick paper liners or lightly grease the muffin tin to ensure easy removal of granola cups without breaking.
- Control Moisture Balance: Avoid overheating peanut butter mixture; short microwave bursts prevent ingredient separation and maintain smooth consistency.
- Customize Texture Variation: Adjust liquid-to-dry ingredient ratio for crunchier or softer granola cups by slightly increasing or decreasing oats and liquid components.
- Dietary Adaptation: Substitute honey with maple syrup for vegan version, use gluten-free oats for celiac-friendly option, and replace chocolate chips with dried fruits for healthier alternatives.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 35 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg