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    Hummusapien » Recipes » Breakfast » Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups (Protein-Packed!)
    ★★★★★ from 7 reviews

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups (Protein-Packed!)

    Published Mar 24, 2016 · Modified Sep 7, 2023 · by Alexis Joseph · 31 Comments

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    These easy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups with chocolate are the perfect healthy breakfast or whole grain snack on the go! Low in sugar and packed with 6g protein each. Great for kids and adults alike!

    oatmeal cups on plate with bite taken out.

    I've been making something like Banana Zucchini Oatmeal Cups or Chocolate Peanut Butter Overnight Oats every week and it's straight bliss having snacks ready to go that aren't cheddar bunnies.

    Nothing against those, but my toddler needs variety too, ya dig? I love me a healthy oatmeal recipe, especially one that uses up ripe nanners.

    These babies pack crave-worthy chocolate peanut butter flavor reminiscent of a chocolate peanut cup with a smidge less sugar, which means you can feel comfy calling them breakfast or snack!

    Ingredients

    • Bananas: The riper the better since they're helping to sweeten our baked oatmeal. You'll want to make sure you have a cup, which is 3 small or 2-ish large bananas. Don't miss all my healthy banana recipes!
    • Milk: Any kind of milk, dairy or non-dairy, will work in this recipe.
    • Eggs: Eggs help bind the batter and add height. You can also use chia eggs to make these egg-free and vegan. I found that chia worked better to bind them than flax.
    • Natural salted peanut butter: The ingredients should be peanuts and salt. Add an extra ¼ tsp salt if yours is unsalted.
    • Maple syrup: For a bit of extra sweetness to balance out the cocoa powder. You can also use honey, or omit it for a no added sugar oatmeal cup.
    • Vanilla: Pure vanilla extract for flavor.
    • Old fashioned (rolled) oats: The base of our 100% whole grain recipe. We don't want quick or instant oats here. Use certified gluten-free if needed.
    • Cocoa powder: Natural unsweetened baking cocoa for yummy chocolate flavor. You can also use raw cacao for extra antioxidants!
    • Baking powder: For rise.
    • Salt: A must for flavor!
    • Chocolate chips: While optional, are they ever a bad idea?

    How to make (step-by-step)

    mashing bananas with fork.

    Preheat the oven to 350F and line muffin tin with liners. Mash bananas in a mixing bowl with a fork.

    eggs and milk in bowl

    Add the rest of the wet ingredients: milk, eggs, vanilla, maple syrup, and peanut butter.

    whisking banana and milk.

    Give that a good whisk!

    dry ingredients in bowl.

    Add oats, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.

    mixing bowl with batter

    Fold chocolate chips into batter.

    unbaked muffins in tin

    Spoon batter into muffin tin, filling each one to the very top.

    baked cups in tin.

    Bake for about 25 minutes. Let them fully cool on a wire rack before removing from the tin so they don't fall apart.

    How to store leftovers

    Once completely cool, store cups in an air-tight container on the counter for 2 days. If you still have leftovers, refrigerate them for up to 5 days.

    How to freeze

    I love freezing these for easy breakfasts on the go. Simply place cooled cups in an even layer in a freezer baggie. They'll keep for up to 3 months. You can defrost overnight in the fridge or warm in the microwave for 20-30 seconds.

    Can I make these vegan?

    Yes! Use chia eggs and non-dairy milk.

    oatmeal cups on plate.

    Dig in, sweet souls!

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    Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups (Protein-Packed!)

    ★★★★★ 5 from 7 reviews
    • Author: Alexis Joseph
    • Prep Time: 10 mins
    • Cook Time: 25 mins
    • Total Time: 35 mins
    • Yield: 12 muffins 1x
    • Category: Breakfast
    • Method: Oven
    • Cuisine: American
    • Diet: Gluten Free
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    Description

    These easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cups are the perfect healthy breakfast or whole grain snack on the go! Low in sugar and packed with 6g protein each.


    Ingredients

    Units Scale
    • 3 small to medium ripe and spotty bananas (1 cup mashed)
    • 1 cup milk (almond, oat, cow's etc)
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ cup natural salted peanut butter
    • ¼ cup pure maple syrup (or honey)
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 2 ½ cups old fashioned oats (gluten-free if necessary)
    • ⅓ cup cocoa powder
    • 2 tsp baking powder
    • ¼ tsp fine salt
    • ¼ cup chocolate chips (optional)

    Instructions

    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line a muffin tin with silicone liners or paper ones. I highly recommend liners for this recipe.
    2. Place bananas in a large mixing bowl and mash with fork. Measure to make sure you have 1 cup. Add eggs milk, eggs, peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla. Whisk until combined.
    3. Add oats, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt. Stir until combined. Fold in chocolate chips.
    4. Spoon mixture evenly into muffin tin, filling each to the top. Bake for 25 minutes.
    5. Remove from oven and cool pan on a wire rack for at least 30 minutes. If you try to remove muffins while they're hot, they'll fall apart. Once completely cool, store in an air-tight container on the counter for 2 days then in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

    Notes

    VEGAN: Use chia eggs (2 tbsp chia seeds + 6 tbsp warm water, set aside to gel for 5 minutes). Chia works better than flax here.

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    About Alexis Joseph


    Oh HEY there! I'm Alexis Joseph, food writer, blogger, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), new mama, and co-founder of local restaurant group, Alchemy. I use my passion for cooking and wellness as fuel to help others ignite a more freeing and happy relationship with food. Learn more about Alexis!

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    1. Zaina says

      April 03, 2023 at 12:56 pm

      I’m a terrible “baker” but these were super easy, healthy and delicious. Thank you!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        April 03, 2023 at 8:17 pm

        I’m so glad to hear it!!

        Reply
    2. Stephanie Brandt says

      January 31, 2020 at 8:10 pm

      Delish!!!! So easy to make and all the yum without the guilt. 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis Joseph says

        February 04, 2020 at 2:11 pm

        Glad you loved them, Stephanie! Such a good grab and go snack.

        Reply
    3. Linda says

      January 27, 2019 at 12:21 pm

      Can you substitue honey for maple syrup? How much?

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        January 27, 2019 at 5:07 pm

        Yep, same amount.

        Reply
    4. Dorothy says

      June 04, 2017 at 9:35 pm

      These are fabulous! I do a lot of gf baking already, just to minimize wheat intake, but don't do a lot vegan and needed something for a vegan-friendly brunch contribution. We ate ours on the car ride there (!) and they made everyone at brunch very excited and happy:-) Looking forward to making more of them soon and trying some of your other great variations. And looks like some other yummy recipe ideas here. Thanks!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    5. Lindsay says

      April 08, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Wow, these were so good...so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 09, 2016 at 5:17 pm

        YAY!!

        Reply
    6. Lindsay says

      April 08, 2016 at 9:59 am

      Wow, these were so good...so good!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        April 09, 2016 at 5:17 pm

        YAY!!

        Reply
    7. Chelsea @ nibbleonnutrition says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Yummy! 2 of my favorite things! Can't go wrong 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Chelsea @ nibbleonnutrition says

      March 28, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Yummy! 2 of my favorite things! Can't go wrong 🙂

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    9. Sherry Hall says

      March 26, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Hi Alexis,

      These look great! I am allergic to bananas so I need a good replacement. I have tried using sweet potatoes, unsweetened apple sauce and chia seed pudding, but they make everything too wet. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 27, 2016 at 6:02 pm

        Hey there Sherry! Hmmm, I would've said sweet potatoes and apple sauce. Maybe add a bit more oats to counteract the moisture?

        Reply
    10. Sherry Hall says

      March 26, 2016 at 9:10 am

      Hi Alexis,

      These look great! I am allergic to bananas so I need a good replacement. I have tried using sweet potatoes, unsweetened apple sauce and chia seed pudding, but they make everything too wet. Do you have any suggestions? Thanks.

      Reply
      • Alexis says

        March 27, 2016 at 6:02 pm

        Hey there Sherry! Hmmm, I would've said sweet potatoes and apple sauce. Maybe add a bit more oats to counteract the moisture?

        Reply
    11. Sarah @ Making Thyme for Health says

      March 25, 2016 at 2:34 pm

      These are totes making me drool! I love chocolate peanut butter anything and it's a major bonus when it's healthy and portable. I want them all in my face right NOW!!

      Reply
    12. Hilary says

      March 25, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Perfect combo! And love how instead of mixing the nut butter into the recipe it is clearly tasted through the dollop inside!

      Reply
    13. Hilary says

      March 25, 2016 at 1:10 pm

      Perfect combo! And love how instead of mixing the nut butter into the recipe it is clearly tasted through the dollop inside!

      Reply
    14. Sam @ Barrister's Beet says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:42 am

      These look amazing! Can't wait to try them. These would be a great AM snack for when I'm craving something sweet and salty.

      Reply
    15. Sam @ Barrister's Beet says

      March 25, 2016 at 11:42 am

      These look amazing! Can't wait to try them. These would be a great AM snack for when I'm craving something sweet and salty.

      Reply
    16. Victoria says

      March 24, 2016 at 6:46 pm

      Oh my gahhhhh I need to make these!! My favorite flavor combo 🙂

      Reply
    17. Emilie @ Emilie Eats says

      March 24, 2016 at 1:38 pm

      I'm pretty sure I could live off of these. No oil?? No added sugar?? You have answered my breakfast/snack/everything prayers.

      Reply
      • Meg says

        December 14, 2019 at 11:47 am

        How many servings of muffins does this recipe make? Are you using mini muffin pans or standard? The nutritional info is only useful if you know how much a serving is. I look forward to making these!

        Reply
    18. Julia Mueller says

      March 24, 2016 at 10:47 am

      Bring on the moisture!!! I'm all about a moist muffin and the PB/Chocolate combo is driving me crazy here! I have the ripest bananas ever on my counter, so I am on top of these, you better believe it!

      Reply
    19. ACKTIVE LIFE says

      March 24, 2016 at 9:24 am

      Oh yes and please...Oatmeal muffins are the bomb, but so are all muffins. I don't discriminate when it comes to them! And add some nut butter and everyone is happy! XOXO

      Reply
    20. Dietitian Jess says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

      I love nutritious muffins as a pre-workout snack... definitely adding these to my rotation since they are my favor flavor profile- chocolate + PB= <3

      Reply
    21. Chelsea@RunningWithaWhisk says

      March 24, 2016 at 8:28 am

      These little oatmeal cups are calling my name this morning! There is no better combo than chocolate and peanut butter and I adore that these have an extra protein punch!

      Reply
    22. Emma {Emma's Little Kitchen} says

      March 24, 2016 at 7:57 am

      Good grief! I better not make these... I may not be able to eat oatmeal any other way again...!

      Reply
    23. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

      March 24, 2016 at 6:58 am

      Oatmeal muffins <3 They look delish!

      Reply

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