No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)

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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)

These vegan chocolate peanut butter bars remind me of peanut butter cups, with crunchy bites of chocolate chips! Uses simple and easy ingredients and comes together quickly.

Servings: bars

Calories: 352kcal

Ingredients

1 cup + 2 tbsp smooth peanut butter divided (or almond butter, for paleo)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil or ghee, melted
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
2 cups almond flour
1½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided

Instructions

Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, stir tgether 1 cup peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract, and sea salt until smooth.
Stir in almond flour until a thick mixture is formed. Fold in 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
Press into the prepared baking pan in an even layer, and freeze while you prepare the chocolate layer
In a microwave-safe bowl, add the remaining 1 cup of chocolate chips and 2 tbsp of peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second increments until melted and smooth when stirred. You can also use a double boiler.
Pour the chocolate layer over the peanut butter bars and spread evenly. Freeze for 1 hour.
Remove from the freezer, then slice into 16 squares. You can run the knife under hot water before slicing for a cleaner cut. Store in the fridge or freezer.

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