These No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars with Chocolate Chips are seriously out of this world. I can’t stop and I won’t stop. They’re so addictive! I think it’s the pinch of sea salt that really seals the deal. That and the peanut butter and chocolate chips, obviously! These bars don’t require any baking, they’re refined-sugar free, take just a few minutes to prepare and make an amazing treat anytime of day.
No-Bake Double Chocolate Perfection
So, 6 ingredients, no baking, double chocolate, peanut butter, dates, sea salt…hear anything you like? I thought you might. I love how simple these bars are. You only need 6 simple ingredients to make them:
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dates
maple syrup
cocoa powder
peanut butter
oats
That’s it! You might just have all the ingredients on hand already. They take just a few minutes to make in a food processor or blender. Once the dough is ready, press them in to a pan and you’re done! Then the hard part…waiting for them to firm up in the freezer. But don’t you worry…go ahead and sneak a few bites of the dough.
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Peanut Butter is also a must-have when it comes to desserts at my house. Of course, there are my favourite, vegan chocolate peanut butter cups, but my favourite quick, go-to dessert is 1/2 a banana topped with Adams and a few dairy-free chocolate chips. Heated up is even better!
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No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Well, I’m sure you’ve heard enough about how much I love peanut butter. Let’s get to these delicious bars, shall we?! They’re no-bake, packed with chocolate peanut butter flavour, have no added refined sugar, come together in just a few minutes, and are the ideal snack to fuel all adventures, naturally!
PrintNo-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 10 mins
- Yield: 16
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed, pitted dates (250 g)
- 1/4 cup maple syrup (80 g)
- 1.25 cup oats (150 g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (65 g)
- 1/4 cup natural peanut butter (75 g)
- 1/2 cup dairy-free chocolate chips (80 g)
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place the dates in a food processor until they form a dough.
- Add everything else, except the chocolate chips and mix until combined.
- Add the chocolate chips and pulse a few times to mix.
- Line a loaf pan with parchment or wax paper and then press the dough tightly into the pan.
- Place in the fridge or freezer for a few hours.
- Lift out of the pan, cut into 8 squares or 16 smaller bars.
- Store in the fridge or freezer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/16th of recipe
- Calories: 171 calories
- Fat: 5 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Protein: 4 g
Cassie
Awesome recipe!! I love dates, chocolate and peanut butter!
Sangeetha menon
“No-Bake”, “Double-chocolate” “peanut butter” – these keywords are enough to make me go through this post.
And this recipe is even more awesome and healthy with dates and oats. I think we can add a few dry fruits like cashew nut, walnut and all to make it even more healthy.
★★★★★
Nicole @ Foodie Loves Fitness
Well you’ve sold me on trying Adams PB… so much so that I just checked out their store locator! Looks like they’re only sold in Walmart around me – which I usually don’t shop at – but if I find myself there sometime, I’ll definitely nab some of this PB to try.
The Vegan Junction
These are a perfectly sized snack to take on a hike! I like the oats in them too. 🙂
Ging F
Those chocolate peanut bars look fantastic! I know what I’m making today in the kitchen 🙂
Natalie
Great post! I try and maintain a mostly clean diet so this a great recipe for me to follow when I still want something sweet and they look delicious!
Lauren Harnick
I made these for my teenage daughter as a healthy alternative to store bought granola bars and not only does she like them but my husband and I are addicted too!! They are amazing!!
Chrissy Alvarez
Last night was my one year Veganversary so I made these to celebrate with. Unfortunately I was too full after dinner to enjoy them but I had some with lunch today and they are delicious! Just when I decided to limit my refined sugars, enter this little gem of a treat. Thank you!
Doug
I made these bars today and not only were they healthy and easy, but they certainly satisfied my sweet tooth.
Deryn
Awesome, so glad to hear that!!