Description
Irresistible no-bake chocolate peanut butter bars blend creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate for a quick, indulgent dessert. Silky layers of sweet and salty goodness promise pure bliss that will leave you craving another delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Base:
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Peanut Butter Layer:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Chocolate Topping:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Whisk peanut butter and honey in a mixing bowl until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Incorporate oats, cocoa powder, and salt, stirring thoroughly to ensure all dry ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Gently fold chocolate chips into the mixture, allowing them to be dispersed throughout the blend.
- Transfer the prepared mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch pan, using a spatula to spread and compact the contents evenly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 60-90 minutes until the bars firm up and become solid.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice into uniform rectangles using a sharp knife.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal texture and freshness.
Notes
- Customize sweetness by adjusting honey amount for personal taste preferences.
- Use gluten-free oats to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Swap chocolate chips with dark chocolate for a richer, less sweet version.
- Try alternative nut butters like almond or cashew for unique flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 229 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 54 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 13 mg