Vegan No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

ByHannah Peterson

Rich, fudgy, and loaded with crunchy peanuts and melty chocolate chips — these Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are the ultimate no-bake treat!

No oven, no fuss, and ready in about 15 minutes + chill time. Perfect for potlucks, lunchbox snacks, or whenever you need a quick chocolate-peanut fix.

Why You’ll Love These Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

  • Ultra creamy peanut butter layer + shiny chocolate top
  • Loaded with crunchy peanuts and chocolate chips in every bite
  • Naturally vegan and easily gluten-free
  • Only a handful of simple ingredients
  • Make-ahead and freezer-friendly

Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars Recipe

(Makes 16–20 bars | 8×8 or 9×9 pan)

Ingredients:

Peanut Butter Base:

  • 1 cup (260g) natural creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup (115g) vegan butter or coconut oil, melted
  • 2 cups (240g) powdered sugar (or powdered coconut sugar for refined-sugar-free)
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1½ cups (150g) rolled oats or crushed vegan graham crackers (for structure)
  • ¾ cup (100g) roasted peanuts, roughly chopped
  • ½ cup (85g) vegan chocolate chips (optional, folded into the base)

Chocolate Topping:

  • 2 cups (340g) vegan dark or semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil or vegan butter
  • Extra chocolate chips or chopped peanuts for topping

Instructions:

  1. Line the pan: Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. Make the base: In a large bowl, stir together peanut butter, melted vegan butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in the oats/graham cracker crumbs, chopped peanuts, and chocolate chips (if using) until well combined. The mixture will be thick.
  3. Press into pan: Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly with your hands or the bottom of a measuring cup.
  4. Melt the chocolate: In a microwave-safe bowl or over a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil until smooth and glossy.
  5. Top it off: Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter base and spread evenly. Immediately sprinkle extra chocolate chips and/or chopped peanuts on top and gently press them in.
  6. Chill: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze for 30–45 minutes) until completely firm.
  7. Cut & serve: Lift out using the parchment, slice into squares, and enjoy!

Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 10 days or freezer for up to 2 months. They stay perfectly firm and delicious straight from the fridge.

Pro Tips

  • Gluten-free: Use certified GF oats or gluten-free graham crackers.
  • Nut-free: Swap peanut butter for sunflower seed butter and peanuts for sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
  • Extra crunchy: Lightly toast the oats or peanuts before mixing.
  • Sweeter or less sweet: Adjust powdered sugar to taste.
  • Fancy version: Add a thin layer of caramel or date caramel between the base and chocolate topping.

These Vegan Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are seriously next-level — that perfect combo of creamy, crunchy, and chocolatey in every bite.

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