Energizing No-Bake Treats: Peanut Butter Oat Cups and Nutty Oat Energy Bars

Recipe 1: No-Bake Peanut Butter and Oatmeal Cups

Ingredients:
Dried apricots: 80 g / 2.8 oz
80 grams (2.8 ounces) of rolled oats
Peanut butter: 2 tbsp
Maple syrup: 2 tbsp
A pinch of salt
Dark chocolate (sugar-free): 50 g / 1.7 oz
Pistachios (for decoration)
Instructions:
Prepare the Base:
Finely chop the dried apricots.
In a food processor, combine the chopped apricots, rolled oats, peanut butter, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt. Blend until the mixture becomes sticky and well combined.
Shape the Cups:
Line a muffin tin with paper liners.
Divide the mixture evenly among the muffin cups and press down firmly to form the base.
Chocolate Layer:
Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave or using a double boiler.
Pour the melted chocolate over the oat and apricot base, spreading it evenly.
Decoration:
Sprinkle chopped pistachios on top of the chocolate layer.
Set:
Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour or until they are firm.
Serve:
Remove the cups from the liners and enjoy your healthy peanut butter oat cups!
Recipe 2: Nutty Oat Energy Bars