If you love peanut butter and chocolate, there’s no easier sweet treat than these simple peanut butter bars. They take just 10 minutes to put together (excluding chill time) and make a delicious snack for an on-the-go pick-me-up. No need to turn on your oven, these chewy squares are easy to make ahead or freeze for whenever you need something sweet.
Why you’ll love this recipe
Quick and Easy: These peanut butter bars take just 10 minutes to prep and a handful of steps to put together. Pantry Staple Ingredients: My recipe uses simple ingredients you likely already have in your pantry and is great for using up any leftovers from other recipes. Great For Batch Baking: Peanut butter bars freeze well, so they’re easy to make in large batches and keep for later. No Oven Needed: The fridge does all the hard work for you, no oven required.
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How to make peanut butter bars
Make The Peanut Butter Layer: Add the oats to a food processor and blend until you get a flour-like consistency. Then, add the peanut butter, honey, salt, vanilla extract, and coconut oil and blitz until well combined. Transfer the peanut butter mixture to a lined baking tray or silicone mold, using a spatula to spread until it’s an even layer in the pan. Place in the refrigerator/freezer to set a little. Make The Chocolate Layer: Using the double boiler method, add the chocolate chips to a bowl over a pot of simmering water and melt. You can also microwave them in a microwave-safe bowl in 15-20-second bursts until melted. Stir well. Pour the melted chocolate on top of the peanut butter layer, then return to the fridge/freezer to set. Once the peanut butter chocolate bars have set, lift them from the tin (having parchment paper larger than the tin will help) and slice them into squares or bars. If you try this peanut butter bars recipe, let me know how it goes in the comments below. I’d appreciate a recipe card rating and would love to see your recipe recreations – tag me on Instagram @Alphafoodie!
