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Sunflower Butter Oat Cups - A Simple, No-Bake Treat Everyone Can Enjoy

Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
  

  • Rolled oats (old-fashioned): 2 cups
  • Sunflower seed butter (unsweetened or lightly sweetened): 3/4 cup
  • Maple syrup or honey: 1/3 cup
  • Coconut oil: 4 tablespoons, divided (2 tbsp for the base, 2 tbsp for the topping)
  • Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Fine sea salt: 1/4 teaspoon, plus more to taste
  • Mini chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate: 1 cup
  • Optional add-ins: 2–3 tablespoons sunflower seeds, shredded coconut, or chia seeds
  • Optional finishing: Flaky salt for topping

Method
 

  1. Prep your pan: Line a standard 12-cup muffin tin with paper liners. This makes release and cleanup easy.
  2. Warm the wet ingredients: In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the sunflower butter, maple syrup, 2 tablespoons coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth and glossy. Don’t boil—just melt and mix.
  3. Mix in the oats: Add the rolled oats to a mixing bowl. Pour the warm sunflower butter mixture over the oats. Stir until everything is evenly coated. If you’re using seeds or coconut, fold them in now.
  4. Fill the cups: Divide the oat mixture evenly among the muffin liners. Press each portion down firmly with the back of a spoon to create a compact base. A tight press helps them hold together.
  5. Make the chocolate topping: In a microwave-safe bowl or a double boiler, melt the chocolate with the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut oil. Heat in short bursts and stir often until smooth.
  6. Top and smooth: Spoon the melted chocolate over each oat base, spreading it gently to the edges. If you like, sprinkle a small pinch of flaky salt on top.
  7. Chill: Refrigerate for 45–60 minutes, or until the chocolate is firm and the cups are set. For a faster set, freeze for about 20 minutes.
  8. Serve: Peel off the liners and enjoy. If the cups are very cold, let them sit at room temperature for 5 minutes so the base softens slightly.