No Bake Healthy Peanut Butter Bars
These No Bake Healthy Peanut Butter Bars are incredibly easy to make and come together with just 8 simple ingredients. Everything in this recipe is flexible, so you can easily swap ingredients based on what you have on hand.
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Chocolate and peanut butter? You truly can’t go wrong. I created this recipe during postpartum when I needed a little extra sweetness and honestly, something delicious to hide the brewer’s yeast. These bars checked all the boxes of what I needed in a healthy snack with healthy fats. It's the best delicious treat and afternoon snack any time of the year. If you also love muffins you'll love these zucchini carrot muffins.
Why You'll love these peanut Butter Bars.
- So versatile: Swap the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, or any nut or seed butter you love.
- Gluten-friendly: No flour needed. You can replace the almond flour with protein powder or even oat flour.
- No bake recipe: No oven required, just a stovetop or microwave for easy prep.
- Convenience: You can easily find these ingredients anywhere in any grocery store.
Healthy Peanut Butter Bars Ingredients:
- Peanut Butter: Use an all-natural peanut butter. (Not Jif, though I love by Jif for baking peanut butter cookies, just not for these bars.)
- Honey: Maple syrup or any sweetener works here. You can also reduce the amount if you prefer less sweetness.
- Vanilla Extract: Optional… but not really. I add vanilla to everything.
- Almond Flour: Helps the bars hold their shape. You can substitute with coconut flour, protein powder, or another dry ingredient.
- Oats: Rolled old-fashioned oats give the best texture, just make sure not to use instant oats from the packets. If your gluten free make sure you buy certified gluten-free oats.
- Dark Chocolate. Don’t skip this! It’s my favorite part. Dark chocolate works best unless you’re not a fan.
- Salt: A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top brings everything together.
- Coconut Oil: Optional (Helps thin out the chocolate on top)
Let's Make Healthy Peanut Butter Bars:
Prep the pan.
Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the access hang on the sides and set aside.
Warm the peanut butter mixture.
In a medium saucepan, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Cook on low heat, stirring with a spatula, just until the mixture loosens and becomes smooth. (This step can also be done in the microwave with a microwave safe bowl)
Add the dry ingredients.
Remove from heat and stir in the almond flour and rolled oats until fully combined.
Press into the pan.
Transfer the peanut butter oat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom.
Melt the chocolate.
Add the dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 10 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted. If the Chocolate is thin enough you can add a small amount of coconut oil. The coconut oil will help thin out the chocolate and it makes it easier to coat the top.
Assemble & chill.
Pour the melted chocolate over the bottom layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set.
Slice & enjoy.
Remove from the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy!
Jen's Tips
- If your at the bottom of your all-natural peanut butter jar there may be more clumps, you might have to add 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to thin it out.
- Store bars in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 1 week
- Freeze for up to 1 month for an easy grab-and-go snack, individually wrap each bar in plastic wrap. (Thank me later!)
- Double up on the chocolate 🙂
Healthy Peanut butter Bars Variations:
- Add chia seeds, hemp seeds, flax seeds for extra nutrients,
- Add some brewer’s yeast/ collagen powder into the peanut butter mixture if needed, the chocolate hides it well
- Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter
Frequently Asked Questions:
Can I double the recipe?
Yes, Use an 8x8 inch square pan.
No Bake Healthy Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- ½ cup All Natural Peanut Butter
- ¼ cup Honey
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- ½ cup Almond Flour
- ¾ cup Rolled Oats
- 4 tablespoon Dark Chocolate
- 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
- Pinch Salt Flakes
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper, letting the access hang on the sides and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, add the peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Cook on low heat, stirring with a spatula, just until the mixture loosens and becomes smooth. (This step can also be done in the microwave with a microwave safe bowl)
- Remove from heat and stir in the almond flour and rolled oats until fully combined.
- Transfer the peanut butter oat mixture to the prepared loaf pan. Press firmly and evenly into the bottom.
- Add the dark chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, stir, then continue heating in 10 second intervals, stirring each time, until fully melted. If the Chocolate is thin enough you can add a small amount of coconut oil. The coconut oil will help thin out the chocolate and it makes it easier to coat the top.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the bottom layer and spread evenly. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set.
- Remove from the pan, slice into bars, and enjoy!
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