Vegan Date Oat Cups Recipe
INGREDIENTSDate Caramel Layer: |
DIRECTIONSAdd pitted dates, peanut butter and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside. Makes 12 cups
Submitted by Nicole Nelson | Living Well with Nic |
Packed with the natural sweetness of dates, the heartiness of oats, and the nutritional goodness of chia seeds, these cups offer a satisfying and nourishing snack. As an added bonus, the infusion of semi-sweet cacao wafers provide a rich chocolatey flavor, making them a tasty option for satisfying sweet cravings!
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
- 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
- ½ cup water
- 1⅓ cups oat flour
- 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
- ¼ cup coconut oil melted
- ¼ cup peanut butter
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2 Tbsp. Navitas Organics Chia Seeds
- 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
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1 cup Navitas Organics Semi-sweet Cacao Wafers
Date Caramel Layer:
Oat Base Layer:
Chocolate Layer:
Directions
- Add pitted dates, peanut butter and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
- Mix together all oat base ingredients in a bowl, then press mixture into silicon cupcake/muffin molds.
- Spoon date caramel on top and pop into freezer to set for 10 minutes.
- While cups are firming, melt chocolate for chocolate topping by adding cacao wafers to a small saucepan and melting on low heat. Stir continuously until fully melted.
- Remove cups from freezer and top with melted chocolate. Return to freezer for 10 minutes or until firm.
- Store in the fridge or freezer.