Darby's Daily Balance
No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars
these no-bake peanut butter bars are one of my favorite healthy sweet treats.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Total
- 125 min
Ingredients
Base
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1–2 scoop protein powder
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ cup raw cashews
- 3 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Chocolate Layer
- ¾ cup dark chocolate chips (70%+ cacao)
- 1 tsp coconut oil (optional)
Method
- 1
1. Blend the oats and cashews until they resemble a fine flour. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
- 2
2. Mix all of the base ingredients together until combined. If the mixture feels too dry, add a little more maple syrup, a drizzle of honey, or a splash of water.
- 3
3. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- 4
4. Melt the chocolate (20–30 second intervals in the microwave), then stir in the coconut oil if using.
- 5
5. Spread the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer.
- 6
6. Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until set, then slice and enjoy!
Notes
✨ Store in the fridge or freezer for an easy grab-and-go snack.