No-Bake Chocolate PB Bars (Printable Version)

Layered bars with dark chocolate and nutty peanut butter. A better-for-you twist on a classic sweet treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Chocolate Layer

01 - 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips that are semi-sweet
02 - 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
03 - 2 tablespoons of peanut butter
04 - Some flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

→ Peanut Butter Layer

05 - 3/4 cup of almond flour (blanched)
06 - 1/4 teaspoon of sea salt
07 - 1/4 cup maple syrup
08 - 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
09 - 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter that has a drippy texture

# Steps:

01 - Grab a loaf pan (9×5 inch) and line it with some parchment paper.
02 - Combine chocolate chips, coconut oil, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in short bursts of 15-30 seconds. Stir after every interval till smooth.
03 - In a mixing bowl, stir peanut butter, almond flour, syrup, vanilla, and salt till evenly mixed. Press down in the lined loaf pan.
04 - Spread the melted chocolate evenly on top of the peanut butter mixture. Chill in the fridge for two hours or more until firm.
05 - Lift out the bars using the parchment, slice into 12-14 pieces, and sprinkle with flaky salt just before serving.

# Notes:

01 - To get the best consistency, use peanut butter that’s naturally drippy.
02 - Keep refrigerated; stays good for up to a week.
03 - You can freeze them, and they’ll last about 3 months.