These healthy chocolate oat cups are an easy no bake dessert made with oats, almonds, Greek yogurt, maple syrup, and dark chocolate! They’re a nutritious snack or treat that’s perfect for meal prep and satisfies chocolate cravings without any added refined sugar.

WHY I MADE THESE HEALTHY HAZELNUT OAT CUPS

I love dessert, I love chocolate, I love when my desserts come in the form of chocolate, but I also love when that dessert is healthy enough for me to enjoy as a snack. When I made these Chocolate Almond Butter Oat Cups a few years ago they were my go-to snack for a long time.

For some reason I kind of forgot about them (maybe it’s because I have over 200 recipes on here and my attention span is no better than my dog’s), but someone reminded me about them and then I got to thinking…

I should remake that recipe, but they would taste so good with hazelnuts, and what if instead of an almond butter center they were just straight oats and chocolate, kind of like a granola bar, but better. And that’s how we got here.

These Healthy Chocolate Hazelnut Oat Cups are made with simple ingredients like 70% dark chocolate, hazelnuts, rolled oats, and maple syrup. They’re such a good chocolate treat to snack on when you’ve got that craving, or you can enjoy a couple of them as an after dinner dessert.

Let me know if you give this recipe a try, I’d love to know what you think of it!

MY HEALTHY HAZELNUT OAT CUPS RECIPE

The full instructions on how to make these healthy hazelnut oat cups is in the recipe card at the bottom of this blog post, but here’s a quick overview of how to make it.

Be sure to scroll down to the bottom to view the full recipe and get all of the measurements and instructions!

Easy Oat Cups

• Use a food processor to blend the oats and almonds together.
• Add in the coconut oil, and maple syrup. The cereal will be crumbly.
• Press the oat base into the cupcake liners.

Chocolate Ganache

• Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or using a double boiler until smooth. If using a microwave, stop to stir the chocolate chips every :15 seconds to prevent them from burning.
• Cool the melted chocolate slightly, and then stir in the Greek yogurt. It will look chunky at first, but keep stirring until the mixture is uniform and smooth.
• Spoon the Chocolate Ganache on top of the Oat Cups, smoothing the top so it’s flat.

Toppings

• Sprinkle with chopped hazelnuts and sea salt, if using.
• Pop the cupcake pan in the fridge and chill for about 1 hour.

HAZELNUT CHOCOLATE CUPS KEY INGREDIENTS

The full ingredients list is in the recipe card below, so make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom to see what you need to make this recipe!

Here is a quick overview of what you need to make these healthy chocolate hazelnut oat cups at home:

• Oats: Make sure they’re certified gluten free if you follow a gluten free diet.
• Almonds: Adds texture to our oat cups, and a nice crunch!
• Coconut oil: Will help to hold the crust ingredients together.
• Maple syrup: Acts as a natural sweetener while adding a great depth of flavor. Maple syrup is less processed than white sugar, so if you’re someone who’s looking for less processed baking ingredients it’s a great alternative to use.
• Dark Chocolate Chips: I like using 70% dark chocolate chips for most of my chocolate recipes, because they’re not super sweet in the way that semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate can be.
• Greek yogurt: Makes our Chocolate Ganache super soft and spreadable, without being hard or crunchy.
• Hazelnuts: For crunch, and great nutty flavor!

HOW LONG DO THESE CHOCOLATE OAT CUPS TAKE TO MAKE?

The magic of these no bake hazelnut cups is that they are so quick and easy to make! If you have a food processor or a blender, making these healthy oat cups at home will be a super simple task.

The full recipe is below, but here’s the gist of it:

• Prep time: 20 mins
• Rest time: 1 hour

In total, these Healthy Hazelnut Oat Cups take about 1 hour and 20 minutes to make! And the majority of that time is just resting the oat cups in the fridge.

HOW TO STORE THESE HEALTHY CHOCOLATE OAT CUPS?

Store leftover chocolate oat cups in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to one week.

HAZELNUT OAT CUPS FAQ

1. Are these chocolate oat cups actually healthy?

In my opinion, yes! These easy chocolate oat cups are made with whole-food ingredients like oats, nuts, Greek yogurt, and dark chocolate. They’re naturally sweetened with maple syrup, making them a more balanced treat than traditional chocolate desserts.

2. Can I make these oat cups dairy-free?

Absolutely! Simply swap the Greek yogurt for a dairy-free yogurt (such as coconut yogurt or almond milk yogurt) and use dairy-free dark chocolate chips for this recipe instead.

3. Can I make them vegan?

Yes, to make these vegan use dairy-free chocolate chips and a plant-based yogurt alternative instead of Greek yogurt. Make sure your chocolate is certified vegan, too!

4. What type of oats should I use?

Old fashioned oats work best for this recipe. Avoid quick oats or steel-cut oats, because they won’t process the same way as old fashioned oats.

5. Do I need a food processor?

I recommend using a food processor to break down the oats and almonds easily. A blender will work in a pinch, but won’t process in the same way.

6. What type of chocolate works best?

Dark chocolate chips (70% or higher cacao) are my favorite! They have a rich flavor and lower sugar content than milk chocolate or bittersweet chocolate.

7. How should I store these oat cups?

Store leftover chocolate oat cups in an airtight container in the fridge. They’ll stay fresh for up to one week.

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