No-Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Step 1

Prepare a 9x5-inch baking dish with parchment paper.

Step 2

Into a medium bowl, add the peanut butter, maple syrup, or which sweetener you are using, and mix thoroughly until smooth.

Step 3

Then, add the coconut or almond flour. Using a spatula mix well until combined. If the dough gets hard to mix, you may use your hand until a thick dough mixture is formed.

Step 4

Pour the dough mixture into the baking dish.

Step 5

Using your hands. Press down on the dough and spread out smoothly into an even layer across the entire bottom of the dish.

Step 6

Place the dish with the peanut butter dough into the freezer for 10-15 minutes.

Step 7

While the dough is chilling, make the top layer. Place the chocolate/chocolate chips, coconut oil, and peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl and melt the chocolate in the microwave using 30 seconds bursts until the chocolate is nicely melted to prevent it from burning. Mix until smooth.

Step 8

Next, remove the dish with the peanut butter dough from the freezer. Port the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter dough.

Step 9

Using a spatula, spread the chocolate evenly. Sprinkle with some salt flakes if desired.

Step 10

Place the dish back into the freezer for about 10-15 minutes until it sets.

Step 11

Once it sets, remove the dish from the freezer. Carefully remove from the pan by pulling on the parchment paper from each side.

Step 12

Slice into 12-16 square bars. Top with more salt flakes if needed. Enjoy.