Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
🌱 Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars 🍫
These Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are thick, crunchy, and covered in a glossy chocolate topping studded with extra chips. A peanut-butter base packed with nuts sets in the fridge, then gets a melted chocolate lid. No oven. No eggs. Just a pan of bars that taste like candy.
I love these when I want dessert without turning on the oven. They slice clean after a chill and disappear even faster. 💚
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Why You’ll Love These Bars 💚
- 🌱 Completely vegan
- 🍫 No-bake chocolate topping
- 🥜 Peanut butter crunch
- ❄️ Fridge-set, no oven
- 🍪 Candy-bar texture
- ⏱️ Mix and chill
The Secret to Bars That Slice Clean
Press the base firmly into the pan so it doesn’t crumble. Let the chocolate topping sit a minute after melting, then stir in extra chips so they stay visible on top instead of disappearing. Chill until fully firm before cutting, and use a hot knife for neat squares.
Frequently Asked Questions ❓
Can I use almond butter? 🥜
Yes. Any thick nut or seed butter works. Natural peanut butter should be well stirred first.
Do they need to stay in the fridge? 🧊
Yes. They soften at room temperature. Keep them chilled for the best snap.
What gives the base crunch? 🍪
Chopped peanuts and crushed cookies or rice cereal. That’s what makes them taste like a candy bar.
🌱 Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Ingredients 🛒
For the Base
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup or agave
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1½ cups crushed vegan cookies or crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup chopped roasted peanuts
- Pinch of salt
For the Topping
- 1½ cups vegan chocolate chips, divided
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions 👩🍳
- Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment.
- Mix the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
- Stir in the crushed cookies or cereal and chopped peanuts. Press firmly into the pan.
- Melt 1 cup chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth. Stir in the remaining ½ cup chips.
- Spread the chocolate over the base. Chill for at least 2 hours, until firm.
- Lift out and cut into 16 bars.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per bar (1/16) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 240 |
| Protein | 5g |
| Net carbohydrates | 18g |
| Total carbohydrates | 20g |
| Fiber | 2g |
| Total fat | 16g |
| Sodium | 85mg |
Estimates based on peanut butter, chocolate chips, and a crunchy cookie base. Exact numbers may vary by chocolate brand.
Notes & Tips 💡
- If the peanut butter is very thick, warm it slightly so it mixes easily.
- A sprinkle of flaky salt on the chocolate makes these taste bakery-level.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for a month.
- Don’t skip the parchment — it makes lifting and slicing much easier.
These Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are crunchy, chocolatey, and fridge-easy. Candy-bar energy, no oven required. 🍫🌱
If you make them, I’d love to hear how they turned out — leave a comment or tag me!
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