No Bake Peanut Butter Bars Recipe - Sweet and Savory Meals

peanut butter

🥗Healthier: almond butter

💰Cheaper: sunflower seed butter

Almond butter offers similar taste with less saturated fat.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup provides a unique flavor while being vegan.

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate chips

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder

Dark chocolate is lower in sugar and adds antioxidants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is plant-based and adds a subtle flavor.

Line an 8x8 or 9x9 dish with parchment paper so it has handles on the two of the sides that face each other, for easy removal of the bars.

Add melted butter and peanut butter to a large bowl and mix until smooth.

Beat in powdered sugar, and then the crumbs. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Melt chocolate and peanut butter in the microwave, stir until smooth and combined, and pour the mixture over the peanut butter base. Smooth with a spatula and sprinkle with chopped peanuts.

Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting and serving.

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