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Vegan Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sara
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes (including chilling time)
  • Yield: 14 servings
  • Diet: Vegan

Description

Delicious and easy-to-make vegan peanut butter bars with a soft almond flour base and a rich maple peanut butter topping. These bars are perfect for a quick snack or dessert, stored frozen and ready to enjoy anytime.

Ingredients

For the Cake Layer

  • ½ cup vegan butter
  • 2 cups almond flour
  • 4 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • ½ cup sugar

For the Maple Peanut Butter Layer

  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • ¼ cup melted coconut oil
  • 2½ tbsp maple syrup
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 1 cup peanuts (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Cake Layer: In a mixer, combine the vegan butter, almond flour, arrowroot powder, and sugar until well blended. Press this mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8×5 inch loaf pan, leaving the parchment paper edges hanging over the sides for easy removal. Bake at 350ºF (175ºC) for about 20 minutes. Once baked, let the cake layer cool completely on the counter or in the freezer.
  2. Make the Maple Peanut Butter Layer: Melt the coconut oil until liquid. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, and salt until smooth and combined.
  3. Assemble the Bars: Pour the maple peanut butter mixture evenly over the cooled cake layer. Sprinkle the peanuts evenly on top if using. Place the pan flat in the freezer and chill for about 45 minutes or until the topping is fully set.
  4. Slice and Store: Once set, remove the bars from the freezer, lift them out using the parchment paper overhang, and slice into small squares. Keep the bars stored in the freezer. Enjoy them cold directly from the freezer or thaw for approximately 2 minutes for a softer texture.

Notes

  • You can omit peanuts or substitute with your favorite nuts or seeds for different textures.
  • Ensure the cake layer is completely cooled before adding the peanut butter topping to prevent melting.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the freezer for best freshness up to 2 weeks.
  • Allow bars to thaw slightly for easier slicing if too hard.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Vegan

Find it online: https://saraflavors.com/vegan-peanut-butter-bars-recipe/