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!
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Notes
How to store: Place in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month.