Frozen oat cups with yogurt are a delicious and healthy treat perfect for any time of day. Whether you're looking for a quick snack or something refreshing for a hot summer day, these cups are sure to satisfy.
Not only are they simple to make, but they are also fully customizable to suit your taste. Let's dive into how you can make these frozen oat cups at home.
Simple Ingredients for a Perfect Snack
To make these frozen oat cups, you only need a few basic ingredients that come together quickly. For the oats, thinly cut quick oats work best for their texture. If you prefer, you can experiment with steel-cut oats, but keep in mind that they can be a bit chewy.
Next, peanut butter is added for creaminess and a touch of flavor. Choose creamy peanut butter for smooth blending. Maple syrup provides just the right amount of sweetness to balance out the oats and peanut butter. For the yogurt, you can use either vegan yogurt or regular dairy yogurt, depending on your dietary preference. To finish it off, top with mixed berries—raspberries and strawberries work wonderfully, but feel free to experiment with your favorite fruits.
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How to Prepare the Frozen Oat Cups
The process of making these frozen oat cups is incredibly easy and takes less than 10 minutes of hands-on time. Begin by combining the oats, peanut butter, and maple syrup in a large bowl. Once well-mixed, spoon one portion of the mixture into the bottom of 12 muffin tins. An ice cream scoop can be really helpful for this step. Use a spoon to press the oat mixture down firmly.
After creating the oat base, spoon yogurt over the oat layer to make an even coating. Next, top each cup with a generous amount of mixed berries. Place the muffin tin in the freezer for at least two hours to allow the cups to set. Once they are frozen, store them in a freezer-safe container or bag to keep them fresh. For easy removal, use silicone muffin liners instead of greasing the pan.
Customizing Your Frozen Oat Cups
What's great about this recipe is that you can easily make it your own. If you'd like to try something different, you can swap out peanut butter for almond butter, which changes the taste and nutritional profile of the cups. If you have a nut allergy, sunflower seed butter is a fantastic alternative.
For extra flavor, add a small amount of vanilla extract or even almond extract to enhance the yogurt mixture. If you're craving something sweeter, sprinkle some chocolate chips on top, or try a drizzle of honey, agave syrup, or brown sugar for added sweetness.
Another way to elevate these oat cups is by topping them with homemade granola. The crunchy texture of granola complements the creamy yogurt and oats, making for a delightful treat.
