Riri's RecipesI don’t know about you, but I am obsessed with snacks. What’s better? No bake snacks. These no bake (!) salted caramel oat cups are the best of both worlds, are vegan and high in protein. That’s a winning combination in my books. These oat cups come together in just 15 minutes, made with only six delicious ingredients like oats, chocolate, and protein powder, and are stored in the freezer for easy snacking.
Ingredients you’ll need to make these no bake salted caramel oat cups
- Oats. For the base of these oat cups. You can use rolled oats or quick oats.
- Peanut Butter. I love using natural creamy peanut butter for this because the natural oils make smooth, so it’s easier to mix in together with the oats and maple syrup.
- Maple Syrup. To add some sweet to the salty mixture.
- Protein Powder. I love using Good Protein! They are a vegan protein powder company, and I am obsessed with their flavours. Their protein powder is one of the only brands I have tried that is not chalky when blended with other ingredients. They also have such an incredible range of flavours, and for this recipe I used their Salted Caramel flavour! It is so incredible and adds an amazing added flavour to these oat cups. If you use my code RIRI30 at checkout you can get 30% off your order!
- Chocolate Chips. You can use any chocolate chips of your choice, I prefer to use semi-sweet chocolate!
- Coconut Oil. Mix this in with your chocolate while melting it to get incredibly smooth melted chocolate.
Tips to making these vegan salted caramel oat cups
- Use natural creamy peanut butter in your oat base. Natural peanut butter is more oily, and this will help when mixing with your oats, maple syrup and protein powder. It helps to make the ingredients stick together and makes it easier when forming the oat cup.
- Use a heaping tablespoon to measure your oat cup layer. This will give more of a precise measurement for all your oat cups. Then use the back of the spoon to flatten your oat base. You can also use your hands to flatten the oat mixture into your silicone muffin tray.
- Use a toothpick to create the peanut butter swirl design. To make the peanut butter pattern, drizzle some peanut butter over the melted chocolate with a spoon, then use a toothpick to swirl around the peanut butter and chocolate to create a beautiful design!
How to store
Place these oat cups in an airtight container and keep in the freezer for up to one month. Let thaw at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before enjoying.
Craving More?
- If you love oats and chocolate, you’ll love my Vegan No Bake Berry Oat Cups recipe! Based off the same concept, except these are filled with homemade jam! They are absolutely delicious and another amazing freezer snack.
- Chocolate obsessed? You need these Double Chocolate Vegan Protein Muffins in your life. So decadent, soft, and high in protein!
- My Fluffy Vegan Banana Muffins (GF) are the perfect snack or dessert to get you through the day! They are naturally sweetened, gluten-free, and so incredibly fluffy.
No Bake Salted Caramel Oat Cups (Vegan)
I don't know about you, but I am obsessed with snacks. What's better? No bake snacks. These no bake salted caramel oat cups are the best of both worlds, are vegan and high in protein. They come together in just 15 minutes, made with only six delicious ingredients like oats, chocolate, and protein powder, and are stored in the freezer for easy snacking.
Ingredients
For Oat Cup Layer
- 1 2/3 cups oats (rolled or quick oats)
- ½ cup + 1 tbsp natural smooth peanut butter
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1 scoop salted caramel protein powder (about 5 tbsp, I use Good Protein)
For Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tsp coconut oil
- extra peanut butter, to swirl over melted chocolate
- flaky salt, to sprinkle on hardened chocolate (optional)
Instructions
For the Oat Layer
- In a medium-sized bowl, add oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and protein powder and combine all ingredients together with a spoon or spatula. Stir until oats are sticky and everything is well combined.
- In a silicone muffin mold, scoop 1 heaping tbsp of your oat mixture into each mold and press down with the back of a spoon or your hands to form the oat cup shape. Repeat for remaining molds then place in the freezer for 10-15 minutes to harden.
For the Chocolate Layer
- Add chocolate chips and coconut oil to a bowl and melt in microwave in increments of 25-30 seconds, stirring between each increment until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Remove oat cups from the freezer and drizzle melted chocolate on top. Optionally swirl some extra peanut butter on top with a toothpick, then place back in the freezer to set for 20-30 minutes. Optionally sprinkle with some flaky salt and enjoy!
Video
Notes
How to store: Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.
*Please note that I earn a commission when you purchase from Good Protein using my discount code. All opinions on the product are my own.*