PEANUT BUTTER BARS (Oats and Almond Flour)

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 a 5x7 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

In a microwave-safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey and heat in the microwave for 30 seconds until melted and smooth. Whisk salt and vanilla extract into the mixture.

Add the oat flour and almond flour on top of the wet ingredients and stir well to fully combine. The mixture will be thick. Transfer mixture into the prepared pan and press evenly into the pan.

To make the chocolate topping, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in the microwave or on the stove. Stir until smooth. Spread over base until smooth. Sprinkle with kosher salt.

Chill in the refrigerator until completely firm, about 2 hours - overnight.

Store in the fridge.

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