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Stacked chocolate peanut butter bars showing the thick peanut butter layer and chocolate topping

Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

No-bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with a thick peanut butter-oat layer and a smooth dark chocolate topping that sets perfectly for clean slices.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
rest time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 322
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Video Notes

Ingredients
  

For the peanut butter layer
  • 2 cups 480 g Natural peanut butter (unsweetened, unsalted)
  • 1 cup 90 g Rolled oats or oat flour
  • 1 cup 100 g Ground almonds (almond flour)
  • 1/3 cup + 1 tablespoon 90 ml Maple syrup
  • Pinch Salt
For the chocolate topping
  • 5.6 oz 160 g Dark chocolate
  • 1 tablespoon 15 ml coconut oil

Equipment

  • 8-inch square pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Small microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  2. If using rolled oats and you want a smoother base, blend them into oat flour.
  3. In a bowl, mix peanut butter, rolled oats or oat flour, ground almonds, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  4. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  5. Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth, then stir well.
  6. Pour the melted chocolate over the base and spread evenly. Chill until set, then lift out and slice into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 20.9gProtein: 10gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 6.6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10.8gSodium: 8mgPotassium: 353mgFiber: 4.1gSugar: 10.7gCalcium: 48mgIron: 2.3mg

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Notes

  • Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  • If using rolled oats and you want a smoother base, blend them into oat flour.
  • In a bowl, mix peanut butter, rolled oats or oat flour, ground almonds, maple syrup, and a pinch of salt until fully combined.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan in an even layer.
  • Melt the dark chocolate with the coconut oil until smooth, then stir well.
  • Pour the melted chocolate over the base and spread evenly. Chill until set, then lift out and slice into bars.

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