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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Decadent No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars for a Guilt-Free Treat

Try these No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars, a quick and delicious gluten-free treat that satisfies your sweet tooth without the fuss of baking.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Can swap with almond or cashew butter.
  • 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup Use maple syrup for vegan option.
  • 1/4 cup Coconut Oil (melted) Can substitute with another oil.
  • 2 cups Rolled Oats Opt for gluten-free oats to maintain gluten-free status.
  • 1 cup Crispy Rice Cereal Replace with chopped nuts for extra flavor.
Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Dark Chocolate Chips Consider milk or white chocolate chips for variation.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for balancing sweetness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (optional) Can omit for a simpler taste.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Combine the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, blend together peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), and melted coconut oil until smooth.
  2. Add the dry ingredients: Fold in rolled oats, crispy rice cereal, and salt until thoroughly coated.
  3. Prepare the baking dish: Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal later.
  4. Press the mixture: Pour the peanut butter mixture into the dish and press down evenly.
  5. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl, heat dark chocolate chips until melted and smooth.
  6. Spread the chocolate topping: Pour the melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread evenly.
  7. Chill to set: Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours to allow bars to firm up.
  8. Cut and serve: Remove the bars using the parchment overhang, cut into squares or rectangles, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 75mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 3gSugar: 8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container; can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to 3 months.

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