No Bake granola cups are so delicious and easy to meal prep. This recipe combines creamy peanut butter with oats, maple syrup, and delicious add-ins. Only 15 minutes for this sweet homemade snack!
If there's one thing about me, I loveeeee granola bars.
That's why I made these granola cups! They are only 5 ingredients and come together in a few steps.
These are perfect for snacking and making ahead. This recipe makes 12 granola cups in a regular muffin tin.
For more simple recipes, try 3 Ingredient Banana Oatmeal Cookies, 5 Ingredient Fudgy Brownies, and 5 Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies.
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Why this recipe works
Easy to make - Only 5 ingredients!
Granola - If you love granola bars, you will love these!
Delicious - Chewy and JAM-packed with flavours!
Ingredients Notes
Here's a list of the five ingredients we're using in this recipe
- Chocolate chips - I used mini chocolate chips as an add-in and recommend you do the same. Mine melted into the granola, but I sprinkled some on top too!
- Coconut - Unsweetened shredded coconut is used in this recipe. You can also use sweetened shredded coconut, but the bars will be sweeter (obviously haha).
- Maple syrup - Helps bind everything together. You can also use honey, agave syrup, or table syrup.
- Oats - Rolled oats are used in this recipe for their hearty texture. These oats are also called old-fashioned or large-flake oats in some stores. Don't use quick oats, they are thin and the consistency will not turn out the same.
- Peanut butter - I used a creamy peanut butter. You can also use a crunchy peanut butter or any other nut butter you like. Just make sure not to use natural peanut butter.
Step by step instructions
Here is how to make these 5 Ingredient No Bake Granola Cups. You will need a 12 muffin tin, muffin liners (if using), 2 mixing bowls, and a spatula.
Step 1 - Prep. Line the muffin tin with your muffin liners or grease each tin with some oil (this is what I did, both methods work just fine). Set aside.
Step 2 - Melt peanut butter and syrup. In a microwave safe bowl or using the double boiler method, add the creamy peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat in 20 second intervals in the microwave or 5-10 minutes using the double boiler method on the stove until the peanut butter is melted and combined. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes.
Step 3 - Mix add-ins. In a large bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, and coconut. Stir to combine.
Step 4 - Add together. Add the dry into the wet and stir until evenly coated. If your mixture was to hot like mine, your chocolate chips may melt. That is ok!
Step 5 - Scoop. Divide the granola evenly amongst the 12 cups. Press each one down firmly. Sprinkle extra add-ins on top if desired.
Step 6 - Chill. Chill the cups in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or freezer for 30 minutes.
When ready to eat, pop them out using a butterknife gently around the edges of each one and enjoy!
These cups are SO delicious. Store them in the fridge for a firmer granola cup, or at room temperature for a softer, chewier cup.
Storing & Freezing
Make ahead - These cups are a great snack to make ahead of time! Simple make them and store in an airtight ziplock bag in your fridge for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to a month. Allow to thaw from freezer before consuming.
Room temperature - These cups stay good and hold their shape at room temperature for 2-3 days. They are softer and chewier at room temperature.
FAQ
Why did my chocolate chips melt?
This means your peanut butter & syrup mixture was to hot. This happened to me too! Don't worry, your granola cups will still taste delicious.
Can I add in other add-ins?
Yes, feel free to add in whatever add-ins you'd like (nuts, raisins, dried fruit, seeds, different chocolates, etc).
Can I make these in a granola bar form?
Absolutely! These make great granola bars. Use a prepared 8x8 pan, and refrigerate for the same amount of time.
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5 Ingredient No Bake Granola Cups
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter creamy or crunchy, not natural
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or honey or table syrup
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut unsweetened or sweetened
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips or regular-sized chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line the muffin tin with your muffin liners or grease each tin with some oil (this is what I did, both methods work just fine). Set aside.
- In a microwave safe bowl or using the double boiler method, add the peanut butter and maple syrup. Heat in 20 second intervals in the microwave stirring in between each time, or 5-10 minutes using the double boiler method on the stove until the peanut butter is melted and combined. Remove from heat to cool for 5 minutes.1 1/4 cups peanut butter, 1/2 cup maple syrup
- In a large bowl, combine oats, chocolate chips, and coconut. Stir to combine.3 cups rolled oats, 1/2 cup shredded coconut, 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
- Add the dry into the wet and stir until evenly coated. If your mixture was to hot like mine, your chocolate chips may melt. That is ok!
- Divide the granola evenly amongst the 12 cups. Press each one down firmly. Sprinkle extra add-ins on top if desired.
- Chill the cups in the refrigerator for 1 hour, or freezer for 30 minutes.
- When ready to eat, pop them out using a butterknife gently around the edges of each one and enjoy!
- These cups are SO delicious. Store them in the fridge for a firmer granola cup, or at room temperature for a softer, chewier cup.
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