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Close up of a stack of 4 peanut butter dessert bars topped with a thick layer of peanut butter frosting.
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Blondies

These no-bake peanut butter blondies are easy to make with just 4 simple, wholesome ingredients. You can enjoy them without the frosting but it really takes them to the next level for a special treat! You can also roll the dough into yummy peanut butter balls if you prefer!
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Diet: Vegan
Servings: 16 bars
Author: Deryn Macey

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Blondies

  • 2 cups almonds 300 g
  • 1 1/2 cup tightly packed pitted dates 300 g
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter) 120 g
  • 2 tbsp maple syrup 30 g
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt

For the Peanut Butter Frosting

  • 1 cup packed pitted dates 200 g
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter 120 g
  • 3 tbsp coconut oil 45 g
  • 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk
  • pinch salt

Instructions

  • Blend the Almonds: Add the almonds to a food processor and blend until broken down into a grainy flour. It's ok if there are some larger pieces left behind they should be mostly broken down.
    2 cups almonds
  • Blend the Blondies: Add the dates, peanut butter, maple syrup and sea salt and mix until it forms a thick, sticky dough you can squeeze together into a little ball between your fingers. 
    1 1/2 cup tightly packed pitted dates, 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond butter), 2 tbsp maple syrup, 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • Press Blondies: Line a 7 or 8 inch square baking pan with parchment paper so it sticks out over the sides then take a few minutes to firmly press the dough into the pan until you a firm, even layer. You can wet your hands and rub them over the surface to help smooth. Place the entire pan in the freezer while you make the frosting.
  • Soak the Dates: Place the pitted dates in a bowl and cover with hot or just boiled water. Soak for 15-20 minutes then drain well. Press the dates into the bowl to help squeeze off any excess water.
    1 cup packed pitted dates
  • Blend Frosting:
    Add the dates and the of the frosting ingredients to the food processor and blend until you have a thick, smooth frosting. Start with 2 tbsp of milk and slowly add more to reach a thick but creamy consistency. You may need to stop a few times to scrape down the sides.
    1/2 cup peanut butter, 3 tbsp coconut oil, 2-4 tbsp plant-based milk, pinch salt
  • Frost Blondies: Spread the frosting evenly over the blondies in the pan and place back in the freezer for 1-2 hours to firm.
  • Serve
    : Lift the blondies out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 16 squares. Store in the fridge or freezer.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 19g | Fiber: 5g