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No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

These no-bake peanut butter bars are quick, no-fuss treats made with a simple mixture of peanut butter, honey, and graham cracker crumbs, topped with melted chocolate. They have a rich, chewy base with a glossy chocolate finish, perfect for satisfying salty-sweet cravings without turning on the oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter or coconut oil
  • 1 cup peanut butter creamy preferred
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed digestive biscuits
  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet or your choice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Microwave or double boiler
  • 20x20cm (8x8 inch) pan
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line your 20x20cm (8x8 inch) pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter or coconut oil in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until just melted and smooth.
  3. Add the peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and vanilla extract to the melted butter. Stir everything together until the mixture is silky and well combined, releasing a nutty aroma.
  4. Pour in the graham cracker crumbs and fold them into the wet mixture. Keep mixing until the crumbs are evenly coated and the mixture becomes thick and sticky.
  5. Press this mixture firmly into the prepared pan using the back of a spatula or your fingers, creating an even, compact layer. Chill in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
  6. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in short bursts, stirring each time until completely smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour the melted chocolate over the chilled peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly with a spatula or the back of a spoon. Return the pan to the fridge and chill for at least 2 hours, or until the chocolate is firm and the bars are set.
  8. Once chilled and set, lift the bars from the pan using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares with a sharp knife, wiping the blade clean between cuts for neat edges. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a pinch of sea salt or chopped nuts on top of the chocolate layer before chilling.