Healthy Peanut Butter Bars
Chewy, no-bake peanut butter bars sweetened with maple syrup for a simple healthy treat.
Servings: 24 servings
Ingredients
- 3 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup peanut butter can substitute any nut or seed butter of choice
- 0.75-1 cup maple syrup
- 2 cups peanut butter can substitute any nut or seed butter of choice
- 1 cup maple syrup
- 1.5 cups oat flour
- 1 serving chocolate frosting *
Instructions
- Line an 8 x 8 (or larger) baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make the base: in a large mixing bowl combine 3 cups rolled oats, 1 cup peanut butter, and 3/4–1 cup maple syrup; mix until fully combined and press evenly into the prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing the fudge layer.
- Prepare the fudge center: in a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, gently heat 2 cups peanut butter with 1 cup maple syrup until pourable; stir in 1½ cups oat flour until a thick fudge batter forms.
- Pour the fudge batter over the chilled base, spread evenly, and return to the refrigerator to firm up.
- When the bars are firm, spread 1 serving of chocolate frosting over the top and refrigerate about 30 minutes more, or until the frosting is set.
- Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment, slice into 24 bars, and serve.
Equipment
- 8 x 8 (or larger) baking dish
- Parchment Paper
- large mixing bowl
- Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
- Spatula
- measuring cups
- Refrigerator
Notes
- Use sunflower seed butter or tahini for a nut-free option.
- Sprinkle coarse sea salt on top before slicing for extra flavor.
- Add dried fruit, chopped nuts, or shredded coconut for texture.
- Any nut butter can be substituted for peanut butter.
- Almond and cashew butters work well as alternatives.