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A healthier alternative to a Snickers bar that uses oats, peanut butter, dates and chocolate. You will fall more in love with this no bake cup recipe!
The response to my 6 Ingredient No Bake Peanut Butter Oat Cups was wild! I knew I had to create this Snickers version using dates and peanuts! Trust me when I tell you, this Snickers version will not disappoint you and your family!
There are three layers to this delicious treat. The first layer is comprised of oats, peanut butter (or almond butter), almond flour (or protein powder), maple syrup (or honey), vanilla and salt. This layer comes together in no time, in a bowl.
The second layer is made from Medjool dates, a milk of your choice and peanuts. You only have to process the dates and milk in your food processor or blender. Please see the photo below for the caramel layer.
The final layer is simply some chocolate chips and a little more peanut butter. You simply melt them together until smooth and drippy and pour it on over the caramel. I definitely always advise to throw some flaky sea salt to finish!
Make sure you store the leftovers of these cups in an airtight container, in your freezer. They will fall apart otherwise. I also recommend using a silicone muffin tray for this recipe. This ensures easy removal of the cups. Otherwise you should use muffin liners. If you like this recipe you will also love my Healthy Twix Cups.
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No Bake Snickers Oat Cups
Ingredients
Base Oat Layer:
- 1 cup (81.08 g) old fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup (28 g) almond flour
- 1 cup (258 g) natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup (118.29 ml) maple syrup, (or honey)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp (0.5 tsp) salt
Caramel Layer:
- 1 cup (147 g) medjool dates,, packed + pitted
- 4 tbs milk, of choice
- 1/3 cup (48.67 g) roasted peanuts
Chocolate Topping:
- 1/2 cup (90 g) chocolate chips
- 1 tbs (2 tbs) peanut butter
- flaky salt
Instructions
Cups:
- In a medium bowl, mix together the oats, almond flour, peanut butter, syrup, vanilla and salt. Transfer to a muffin tray lined with liners, evenly amongst 12 slots. Flatten out as best as possible. Freeze the cups for at least 2 hours.
Date Caramel:
- In a mini food processor or blender, add in dates and milk and pulse until smooth and incorporated. Divide this mixture evenly among the 12 oat cups.
- To each cup, add about 5 peanuts on top of the caramel layer and gently press down. Place back in the freezer for 1 hour.
Chocolate Topping:
- In a small pot over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter, stirring constantly until smooth and melted. Remove the tray from the freezer and drop about 1-2 tbs of chocolate on the tops of each and smooth it out flat. Sprinkle with the flaky slat and freeze for another hour.
Notes
- Make sure you use dairy free milk and chocolate chips to keep these vegan.
- You can use almond butter or sunflower seed butter instead of peanut butter.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in your freezer. Take out an allow to ‘thaw’ for 5 minutes prior to serving.
Does it have to be old fashion oats?
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Hi Mary, I used rolled oats (also known as old fashioned oats). I did not recipe test this with quick oats. I am fairly certain it will work with quick oats too!
Does it have to be old fashion oats?
Hi Stella, I can’t wait to try these. I am on a clean diet and am counting calories and protein. Is your nutrition value 318 calories for just one of the twelve cups? These look absolutely delicious!
hi! these taste so good but my peanut butter / oat layer hasn’t set and they are really gooey. unable to hold them. they’ve been in the freezer for 8 hours!
Would it be possible to replace the Maple syrup/honey with golden syrup maybe in a reduced amount?
Would you consider this recipe gluten-free? I don’t see anything that screams non-GF.
Just make sure your oats are gluten free!
I want to make these but don’t have dates, is there an alternative?
Hi Melissa, Dried Figs or raisins but I havent tried them personally so i cant say these would be a great alternatives
These were amazing! So yummy! The only downside was waiting through all the freezing times lol.
Hi Cori, I feel you! I hate waiting too! lol
Can’t wait to try, curious about the syrup and if it is better to go w pure or the corn syrup version? thanks
Hi Rob, i always use pure maple syrup or honey in my recipes. You can use what you prefer or more easily and readily have on hand. Enjoy!
I just made these and they are AWESOME. I made 24 minis. I didn’t know if I would have the patience for the freezing in between layers, but I’m glad I did because it’s all worth it!
Hi Julie, Its SO worth it! I’m so glad you tried the recipe and loved it! Thank you!
They taste just like the real thing!
Yes! Thanks for trying out the reciipe!
Oh my!!! These look amazing! I have to get the ingredients for this! As a new vegan I need stuff like this ti help when I am craving candy. That doesn’t happen very often thankfully but these will definitely be in my freezer! Thanks for the recipe!
Hi Shannon, You are going to fall in love with this recipe! Enjoy!