Vegan Date Oat Cups Recipe
INGREDIENTSDate Caramel Layer:  | 
DIRECTIONSAdd pitted dates, peanut butter and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside. Makes 12 cups 
 Submitted by Nicole Nelson | Living Well with Nic  | 
                        Packed with the natural sweetness of dates, the heartiness of oats, and the nutritional goodness of chia seeds, these cups offer a satisfying and nourishing snack. As an added bonus, the infusion of semi-sweet cacao wafers provide a rich chocolatey flavor, making them a tasty option for satisfying sweet cravings!
Ingredients
- 20 Medjool dates, pitted
 - 1 Tbsp. peanut butter
 - ½ cup water
 - 1⅓ cups oat flour
 - 1 cup gluten-free rolled oats
 - ¼ cup coconut oil melted
 - ¼ cup peanut butter
 - 
                2 Tbsp. Navitas Organics Chia Seeds
                
 - 2 Tbsp. pure maple syrup
 - 
                1 cup Navitas Organics Semi-sweet Cacao Wafers
                
 
Date Caramel Layer:
Oat Base Layer:
Chocolate Layer:
Directions
- Add pitted dates, peanut butter and water to a high-speed blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and set aside.
 - Mix together all oat base ingredients in a bowl, then press mixture into silicon cupcake/muffin molds.
 - Spoon date caramel on top and pop into freezer to set for 10 minutes.
 - While cups are firming, melt chocolate for chocolate topping by adding cacao wafers to a small saucepan and melting on low heat. Stir continuously until fully melted.
 - Remove cups from freezer and top with melted chocolate. Return to freezer for 10 minutes or until firm.
 - Store in the fridge or freezer.