Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

chocolate chips

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: cocoa powder + sugar

Dark chocolate has less sugar and more antioxidants.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: erythritol

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Erythritol is a low-calorie sweetener.

graham cracker crumbs

🥗Healthier: almond flour

💰Cheaper: crushed digestive biscuits

Almond flour is gluten-free.

Prepare a 9"x9" baking pan by lining with aluminum foil. Set aside.

Using an electric mixer, beat together peanut butter and butter until smooth and creamy.

Add brown sugar and vanilla extract, stir well.

Gradually add powdered sugar, stirring until completely combined.

Spread peanut butter filling into prepared pan. To make the surface smooth and even, first spread with a spoon or spatula, and then lay a piece of wax paper over the filling and use hands to smooth it out.

Place pan in refrigerator while preparing chocolate topping.

To prepare chocolate topping, combine chocolate pieces or chocolate chips and shortening in a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 20 seconds, stir well, and continue to heat on 15-second increments (stirring well between) until chocolate is completely melted and smooth.

Remove bars from refrigerator and spread chocolate evenly over the surface.

Return to refrigerator and chill at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.

Cut and serve. Keep uneaten bars refrigerated for firmness.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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