No-Bake Chocolate Caramel Cups
These no-bake cups feature a chewy oat, pecan, and date base, filled with silky caramel and topped with luscious chocolate. Finished with a sprinkle of sea salt, they strike the perfect balance between salty-sweet and soft-crunchy. No oven required—just chill, layer, and enjoy.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Quaker Rolled Oats
- 1 ½ cups pecan halves
- ½ cup pretzels
- 8 whole medjool dates pitted
- ⅔ cup coconut oil melted
- A pinch of coarse sea salt
- 1 cup thick caramel homemade or melted store-bought caramel candies
- 2 cups chocolate chips melted
- Sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
- Pulse oats, pecans, and pretzels in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add dates, coconut oil, and salt; pulse until a sticky dough forms. Chill for 15–20 minutes.
- While chilling, melt caramel and chocolate separately.
- Press dough into a muffin tin, creating a well in each cup.
- Fill each with caramel, then top with melted chocolate.
- Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://wimpysdiner.net/no-bake-chocolate-caramel-cups/
Notes
- Use soft, sticky medjool dates—if dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first.
- For a shortcut, use store-bought caramel candies melted with a splash of milk.
- These cups keep well frozen and are great for meal prep or party treats.