No-bake peanut butter cups on parchment paper with melted chocolate topping and flaky sea salt.

No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups: The Lazy Dessert That Tastes Like Effort

Bycraftersbuzz

Okay, real talk: when your sweet tooth is screaming but your oven is judging you from across the kitchen… you need a no-bake hero. Enter these No-Bake Peanut Butter Cups — sweet, salty, chocolatey perfection that comes together with zero baking, minimal effort, and major flavor.

These little gems are what happens when your cravings meet your lazy girl era.✨

💡 Why You’ll Be Obsessed

  • No oven. No sweat. Literally. These babies set in the fridge!
  • That perfect bite of chocolate + peanut butter + a lil’ crunch.
  • They look like you tried, but we both know you didn’t 😉
  • Customizable AF – paleo, vegan, nut-free? Easy peasy.

🛒 What You’ll Need

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Base Layer:

  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/4 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural = best!)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup

Middle Layer (PB creaminess!):

  • 4 tbsp peanut butter
  • 4 tbsp coconut butter (or coconut oil)

Top Layer:

  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips (melted)
  • Flaky sea salt (because ✨extra✨)

🧁 Tools You’ll Love

  • Muffin tin (mini or regular works!)
  • Silicone liners (or good ol’ paper)
  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups
  • Rubber spatula
  • Microwave-safe bowl (for melting magic)
  • Fridge/freezer space 🧊

👩‍🍳 How to Make ‘Em (in chill girl steps)

1. Mix the Base

In a bowl, stir together oats, coconut, peanut butter, vanilla, and honey until it forms a sticky mixture.

2. Fill the Cups

Line your muffin tin and spoon the mixture in. Press down firmly and create a little dent in the middle with your thumb.

3. Freeze That Base

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Pop the tray in the freezer for about 2 hours. Let it set and chill (literally).

4. Make the Filling

Mix the extra peanut butter + coconut butter. Spoon a small amount into the indent of each frozen base.

5. Chocolate Time 🍫

Melt your dark chocolate and pour a spoonful over each cup. Smooth it out and top with sea salt.

6. Final Chill

Back in the freezer they go for about 10-15 minutes — just until the chocolate hardens.

7. EAT

Unwrap and bite into that sweet, salty, crunchy bliss. No regrets.

🧠 Pro Tips & Swaps

  • Thick PB > runny PB for best shape and texture
  • Want it vegan? Use maple syrup and vegan chocolate
  • Nut allergy? Sunflower seed butter works beautifully
  • Like it spicy? Add a pinch of cayenne to the melted chocolate 👀

🧾 Nutrition Breakdown (per cup, approx.)

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  • Calories: 237
  • Fat: 16.9g
  • Sugar: 8.6g
  • Protein: 5.3g
  • Fiber: 1.9g

❓No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup FAQ

Can I use quick oats instead of rolled oats?
Yep! Texture will be a little softer, but it still works.

How long do they last?
Fridge: 10 days. Freezer: 2 months. (Good luck not eating them all in a week.)

Can I swap the chocolate?
Oh yes. White, milk, or sugar-free — go wild.

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Do I need liners?
HIGHLY recommend. Unless you enjoy prying frozen desserts from muffin tins with a butterknife.

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📌 Pin It & Make It Later!

These no-bake peanut butter cups are pure pantry magic. Make a batch, stash ’em in the freezer, and thank yourself later. Dessert has never been this chill.

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