Chocolate smushed with peanut butter…is there anything more magical? Topped with flaky salt, mind you. We’re so extra today! The best part about these bars (beyond only having five ingredients) is that they’re kept in the freezer to preserve that wonderful texture. Who in their right mind would say no to a chilly treat right about now? No bake recipes are life.
How to make chocolate peanut butter bars
Are these bars healthy?
Yes, totally! A lot of no bake chocolate peanut butter bar recipes call for boatloads of powdered sugar and butter. That’s all fine and dandy, but I wanted to create a more snackable version that’s not a total sugar bomb after that 2pm work call. With over five grams of plant protein, three grams of filling fiber and oodles of satiating fats, we’re blessed with total brain food right here. I swear they still remind me of Reese’s cups! Ugh, so good. Halloween nostalgia is totally happening right now.
Tips and tricks for success
Recipe substitutions and modifications
These are divine as is, but I like to anticipate any and all substitution questions so you can get your [no] baking on straight away.
Go nut free: Swap out the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter.Go grain free: Swap out the oats for almond flour.Up the chocolate factor: Want a thicker chocolate layer? Increase the chocolate chips to 1 cup or more!No ground flax: Sub almond flour, more oat flour, or simply omit. They will be a bit more moist and extra peanut buttery, which isn’t a problem in my book.Boost flavor: Go wild with a teaspoon of pure vanilla extract or half a teaspoon of cinnamon.
Craving more healthy snacks? I got ya!
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Three cheers for the flawless union that is chocolate and peanut butter!
1 cup natural salted peanut butter* ¼ cup pure maple syrup ½ cup old-fashioned oats, ground into flour (I use my Nutribullet, can sub almond flour) ¼ cup ground flax (or sub more oat flour)
For the topping:
¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 tbsp natural salted peanut butter
Readers have tried this recipe with almond flour instead of oats and reported that it worked great! Inspired by these bars.
