Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups

I made this recipe from looking at this website and I do indeed have a sweet tooth. However, I perfected the recipe to my own creation, and reckon that you would enjoy these new, delicious, healthy treats!

They are the perfect snacks to eat for the summer and you don’t need to use the oven. In fact, these will take you 30 minutes to prepare and they’re a good source of fibre. 

Why you need to try these Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups:

• It’s vegan-free

• Gluten-free

• Easy to make and won’t take up too much of your time.

• Contains fibre, protein, nutrients and vitamins - maintaining a healthy lifestyle, as well as a balanced diet.

Ingredients

For the base:

• 70g Rolled Oats (use gluten-free as optional).

• 2tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter (use unsweetened peanut butter as optional).

• 2tbsp Maple Syrup

• Pinch of Salt

For the peanut butter layer:

• 3tbsp Smooth Peanut Butter

• 1tbsp Maple Syrup

For the chocolate topping:

• 70g dark chocolate

• Crushed Roasted Peanut Butter (optional)

Instructions:

1. Mix the base ingredients into a large bowl and stir using a wooden spoon. Then divide the base into a 6-cup silicon muffin tray, spread it evenly and place it in the freezer for 15 minutes.

2. For the peanut butter layer, mix those ingredients together and spread them evenly on the tray using a small teaspoon.

3. For melting the dark chocolate -  Fill half of the saucepan with water, place a small metal bowl on top and heat it on the stove on medium heat. Then break the dark chocolate into little pieces and add it to the bowl and stir in gently using a wooden spoon. (Another option would be to break the chocolate into little pieces, place it in a microwaveable bowl, then put it in a microwave and set the timer to 1 minute).

4. Then pour the chocolate as a topping, sprinkle the crushed roasted peanut butter, and put them in the fridge until hardened. Enjoy!

Written by: Seema Boksh

Photograph by: Seema Boksh