Dairy-Free Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
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This classic treat is loved in lunchboxes, at family gatherings, and for birthday parties. You can make them allergy-friendly and school-safe with the ingredient options listed.
Author: Sarah Hatfield
Recipe type: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 servings
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (organic, gluten-free, or vegan)
- 2 cups powdered confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup + ¼ cup creamy peanut butter (can sub almond butter or SunButter), divided
- 1 cup dairy-free buttery spread or sticks, melted (I use Earth Balance)
- ¼ teaspoon salt, omit if using salted peanut or nut butter
- 1½ cups dairy-free chocolate chips (such as Enjoy Life)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, confectioners' sugar, 1 cup peanut butter, melted butter alternative, and salt (if using) until well blended.
- Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9x13-inch pan.
- Melt the chocolate chips and the remaining ¼ cup of peanut butter in a pan over low heat until melted.
- Spread the chocolate mixture over the crust and refrigerate the bars for at least one hour.
- Keep the bars cold until ready to slice and serve.
- My father-in-law recommends storing the uneaten bars in the refrigerator - though there are no guarantees that any will be left!
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 259 Fat: 15.8g Saturated fat: 5.4g Carbohydrates: 27.4g Sugar: 19.4g Sodium: 184mg Fiber: 2.2g Protein: 4.8g
Recipe by Go Dairy Free at https://www.godairyfree.org/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-bars