(High-Protein, Low Effort, Maximum Crave)
If Reese’s and cookie dough had a baby — this would be it. These no-bake peanut butter chocolate cups are rich, creamy, and sinfully satisfying, without turning on the oven.
📋 Recipe Snapshot
- Style: No-bake dessert
- Texture: Soft + fudgy with slight crunch
- Taste: Sweet, salty, nutty, rich
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour (or 30 mins freezer)
- Serves: 12 cups
- Storage: Fridge (7 days) or freezer (3 months)
Ingredients Breakdown
For the Base Layer:
- 1½ cups oat flour (or ground rolled oats)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
This combo forms the cookie-dough-style crust. It’s chewy, sweet, and a little nutty.
For the Filling:
- ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2–3 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (for smoothness)
- Pinch of sea salt
This is the dreamy middle — creamy, gooey peanut butter love.
For the Chocolate Top:
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or dark)
- 1 tbsp peanut butter (to keep it smooth when set)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional but adds gloss)
🍽 Equipment
- Silicone muffin pan or lined muffin tins
- Microwave-safe bowl
- Spatula
- Measuring cups + spoons
- Freezer/fridge space
Instructions (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Make the Base Dough
In a large bowl, mix:
- Oat flour
- Peanut butter
- Maple syrup or honey
- Melted coconut oil
- Vanilla extract
- Sea salt
Mix until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
Step 2: Press Into Molds
- Divide the dough evenly into 12 muffin cups.
- Press down firmly using a spoon or fingertips to create a flat base.
Tip: Use the back of a teaspoon dipped in oil to avoid sticking.
🥄 Step 3: Add the Peanut Butter Filling
In a bowl, whisk:
- Peanut butter
- Sweetener
- Coconut oil
- Sea salt
Spoon 1–2 teaspoons of this creamy mix over each base layer. Smooth out.
Place tray in freezer for 10–15 minutes to firm up.
Step 4: Melt Chocolate Top
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt:
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter
- Coconut oil
Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each round until smooth and glossy.
Step 5: Pour & Chill
- Spoon melted chocolate over the chilled peanut butter layer.
- Smooth tops gently.
Pop the tray in:
- Freezer for 30 mins or
- Fridge for 1 hour to set completely.
Storage Guide
| Storage Method | Shelf Life | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | 7–10 days | Soft texture, ready to eat |
| Freezer | Up to 3 months | Let sit 5 minutes before eating |
Customization Options
| Substitute | For | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Almond butter | Peanut butter | Slightly sweeter + nuttier |
| Cashew butter | Peanut butter | Creamier, milder taste |
| Protein powder (2 tbsp) | Oat flour | Higher protein base |
| Flax meal (1 tbsp) | Oat flour | Extra fiber + texture boost |
| Vegan choc chips | Regular chocolate | Fully vegan option |
Pro Tips
- Use silicone molds — they pop right out!
- Don’t skip chilling time — layers stay defined.
- Add crushed peanuts or sea salt flakes on top for crunch.
- Use mini muffin tins for bite-size treats.
Nutrition Estimate (Per Cup)
| Macro | Estimate (Per Cup) |
|---|---|
| Calories | ~215 kcal |
| Protein | ~6g |
| Carbs | ~14g |
| Fats | ~16g |
| Fiber | ~2g |
| Sugar | ~9g |
Depends on your chocolate and peanut butter brands.
Viral Caption Ideas for Social
Hook Options
- “These taste like Reese’s but made by angels.”
- “Warning: You’ll eat 3 before realizing they’re gone.”
- “No oven. No guilt. Just peanut butter bliss.”
Caption Variants (For FB/IG)
- Craving Trigger:
“Creamy PB, melty dark chocolate, no bake. You won’t believe how easy these cups are. No fancy tools, just ingredients you already have.” - Mom Humor:
“I told the kids these were ‘protein cups’ so they wouldn’t touch them. Worked… for a day.” - Freezer Stash Queen:
“These live in my freezer because if they lived on the counter… they’d be gone before I hit ‘post.’” - Guilt-Free Treat:
“You can make these high-protein, low-sugar, vegan — whatever fits. But you can’t make just one.” - First Bite Moment:
“That first bite when your teeth crack through the chocolate and sink into gooey peanut butter? Yes. That.”
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