Restored Recipe: No Bake Peanut Butter Cups

Submitted by Meredith Brierly, owner of Clean Coaching Mama

These are a much healthier peanut butter and chocolate alternative than most store-bought options.

Ingredients

• 1 cup rolled oats (I always try to buy organic since glyphosate residue tests higher on oats that are non-organic.)

• 1/4 cup ground flaxseed (Trader Joe’s has a good sized bag.)

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (natural is healthier, but any kind can work.)

• 1/3 cup maple syrup (use 1/2 cup if you're really worried they won't be sweet enough for your kids!)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1/2 tsp salt

• Topping Mixture: 1/2 cup chocolate chips, 2 Tbsp peanut butter, flakes of salt

Preparation

In a mixing bowl, combine oats, flaxseed, peanut butter, maple syrup, vanilla and salt. Mix well. Scoop out about 2 Tbsp of mix into each muffin tin with liners, or just spray them with coconut oil. Each muffin cup should be about 1/2 full. Flatten them out, then freeze the tray covered with wax/parchment paper or foil for at least 2 hours.

Next, make the chocolate topping by melting the chocolate chips and peanut butter and stirring them constantly until smooth and all melted. Remove frozen peanut butter cups and add 1-2 Tbsp of the chocolate mix on top. Smooth out the layer and top with flakes of salt. Freeze for at least 1 more hour.

Eat them straight out of the freezer or enjoy them when they thaw!