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Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Heavy on the peanut butter and chocolate, sweet, salty, gluten-free, vegan, and geez...they're even no-bake!
Prep Time25 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Diet: Gluten Free
Key Ingredient: chocolate, peanut Butter, rice krispies
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 259kcal

Ingredients

Chewy Peanut Krispies

Creamy Peanutty/Caramel Goodness

Instructions

  • 1. Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper. 
    2. To make the chewy layer. Add the brown rice krispies to a large bowl.
    3. In a medium pot, combine the honey, maple syrup, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and pour the mix over the brown rice krispies. Stir well to combine. Spread the mix out onto the prepared pan, packing it in tightly. Place in the freezer.
    4. To make the peanut layer. In a medium pot, mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, and 1/4 cup coconut oil. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 2 minutes, then remove from the heat. Stir in the vanilla and salt. Pour over the krispies layer. Freeze 30 minutes, until firm.
    5. Melt together the chocolate and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the microwave. Let cool 5 minutes and then spread the chocolate over the peanut butter mix layer. Return to the fridge to set, about 10 minutes, then slice. The chocolate will not be totally set, but slicing is easier this way. Keep in the fridge.

Notes

If Strictly Vegan: use additional maple syrup in place of the honey.
Tip: Try to use a natural peanut butter with just peanuts and salt. Don’t use a no-stir peanut butter that contains oils and/or sugar. 

Nutrition

Calories: 259kcal