No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups

Instead of a granola bar I made some yummy granola cups. Using a muffin tin to make these eliminates the need to cut bars and that makes me happy. When cutting my bars they never seem to come out in the shape/size I intend them to.

I made these for my girls to have as an after school snack and they loved them. The oatmeal in them makes me feel good about giving them a somewhat healthy snack and they love that it has peanut butter and chocolate in it.

If you do not have quick cook oats on hand check out this post on how to use old fashioned oats to make quick cook oats. This is the method I used for this recipe when I did not have enough quick cook oats to make these.

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon size pieces
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick cook oats
• 7 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup salted peanuts, chopped

Directions:

1. Spray a muffin tin with cooking spray.
2. In a large microwave safe bowl add the butter and microwave in 30 seconds intervals, stirring after each interval, until the butter has melted.
3. Stir in the sugar and vanilla, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
4. Stir in the oats until well mixed. Microwave for 1 minute and then stir well again.
5. Place 2 tablespoons of the oat mixture into the muffin tins and firmly press down.
6. In a medium microwave safe bowl add in the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30 second intervals stirring well in between each interval, until smooth wen well mixed. Stir in the chopped peanuts.
7. Divide the mixture evenly between the muffins cups and spread into an even layer.
8. Top the chocolate mixture with the remaining oat mixture and gently press down.
9. Cover the muffin tin and refrigerate for 3-4 hours or overnight.
10. Run a knife around the oatmeal cups and remove. If the oatmeal cups are not coming out easily, allow them to sit out at room temperature for 10 minutes and then run a knife around them again and remove.
11. Transfer the oatmeal cups to an air-tight container and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.

Enjoy!!!

Notes:
These oatmeal cups can be frozen for up to 3 months. Just thaw overnight in the refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 430
Total Fat		29.9g
Saturated Fat		11.6g
Polyunsaturated Fat		0.6g
Monounsaturated Fat		3.6g
Trans Fat		0g
Cholesterol		30mg
Sodium		85mg
Potassium		0mg
Total Carbohydrates		39.6g
Dietary Fiber		4.3g
Sugars		18.6g
Protein		8.8g
Vitamin A 10% Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1.1% Iron 10%
*Nutritional information will vary depending on the brands you use.

*Adapted from Oh My Goodness Chocolate Desserts.