Delicious Homemade Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
These bars combine the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter in a convenient, bar form, offering a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Baking Dish
- Spatula
- Knife
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Natural, unsweetened variety recommended.
- ½ cup Honey or Maple Syrup Both options add natural sweetness.
- 2 cups Rolled Oats Use old-fashioned oats for best results.
- ½ cup Unsweetened Cocoa Powder Opt for high-quality cocoa powder.
- 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips For topping the bars.
- 1 pinch Salt Use good quality sea salt.
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients and measure them out.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter and honey or maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
- Add rolled oats to the mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Incorporate cocoa powder and mix thoroughly.
- Add a pinch of salt and stir to distribute evenly.
- Prepare a baking dish by lining it with parchment paper.
- Transfer the mixture into the baking dish and press down firmly into an even layer.
- Sprinkle chocolate chips over the top and gently press them in.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Remove from the refrigerator and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
These bars can be customized with nuts, coconut, or dried fruits for added flavor and texture.