Description
Quick and simple no-bake bars made with natural peanut butter and cocoa powder, perfect for satisfying chocolate cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- A pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped peanuts or roasted seeds (optional)
- Mini chocolate chips (optional)
- 1–2 tbsp powdered milk or protein powder (optional)
- Shredded coconut or crushed graham crackers (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your pan by lining an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper or plastic wrap.
- Measure and melt the coconut oil until it’s liquid.
- Combine peanut butter and sweetener in a medium mixing bowl.
- Add cocoa, oil, and vanilla to the mixture and stir until smooth.
- Taste and adjust sweetness, saltiness, or chocolate flavor as desired.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 15–30 minutes until set.
- Lift the set block out of the pan and cut into squares.
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 1–2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Natural peanut butter is recommended for the best results. Add-ins like nuts or chocolate chips can be customized to personal preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: chocolate, peanut butter, no-bake, dessert, vegan, treat