Snickers Oat Cups (Print View)

These no-bake treats combine oats, date filling, chocolate, and peanuts for a lighter alternative to the classic candy bar.

# What You'll Need:

→ Oat Bottom Layer

01 - 1/2 tsp salt
02 - 1 cup natural peanut butter
03 - 1/4 cup almond flour
04 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
05 - 1 cup old-fashioned oats
06 - 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey

→ Sticky Date Filling

07 - 4 tbs milk of your choice
08 - 1/3 cup roasted peanuts
09 - 1 cup medjool dates, pitted and packed

→ Chocolate Layer

10 - 1 tbs peanut butter
11 - 1/2 cup chocolate chips
12 - Optional flaky salt for the top

# Directions:

01 - Combine the oats, almond flour, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla, and salt in a medium-sized bowl. Stir everything until it’s fully blended. Scoop the mix into a muffin tin lined with paper or silicone liners, dividing it evenly among 12 slots. Push it down tightly and flatten each top. Freeze it for about 2 hours or until very firm.
02 - Toss the dates and milk into a small food processor or blender. Blend or pulse until the mixture turns smooth like caramel. Scrape down the sides as needed to get everything fully combined.
03 - Bring out the muffin tray from the freezer. Spread the caramel mixture evenly over the frozen oat crusts. Drop about 5 roasted peanuts onto the caramel layer of each cup, pressing them lightly so they stick. Return the tray to the freezer for 1 hour.
04 - Set a small pot over low heat and add the chocolate chips with the peanut butter. Stir non-stop until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Take it off the heat as soon as it’s fully melted.
05 - Pull the tray out of the freezer. Spoon 1-2 tablespoons of the melted chocolate on each cup, spreading it over the top with the back of a spoon. While still wet, sprinkle them with a pinch of flaky salt if you’re using it. Pop the tray back into the freezer for an hour until the chocolate hardens.
06 - When ready to eat, take the cups out of the freezer and leave them at room temp for 5 minutes to soften up. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container back in the freezer.

# Notes:

01 - These no-bake treats feel like a healthier spin on Snickers, made with wholesome, natural ingredients.
02 - If you're vegan, be sure to use dairy-free milk and chocolate.
03 - Swap out peanut butter for sunflower seed or almond butter as a nut-free or flavor-changing option.
04 - Keep extras in the freezer and defrost for 5 minutes before eating to get the best texture.

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