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Ultimate Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars – 5 Ingredients!

Published: Mar 8, 2021 · by Demeter | Beaming Baker 24 Comments · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

The ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle.

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Healthy): the ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle. #PeanutButterBars #Healthy #NoBake #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Welcome to the only healthy no bake peanut butter bars you’ll ever need. If you’ve already tried my Easy Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars, then you might already be a fan. They’re made with just four ingredients, super easy to throw together and one of the most popular recipes on Beaming Baker.

Way back when I was seriously craving a no bake peanut butter bar, I was going kinda cray thinking I’d never be able to make ‘em with whole, healthy ingredients.

Like, how was I gonna replace the powdered sugar? How would I make no bake peanut butter bars without graham crackers? And to make these vegan, how to replace the butter? In sum, how do I make these peanut butter bars healthy?

I just put that quandary at the back of my mind (and mentally patted myself on the back for using “quandary” in a sentence for the day). All the while, months went by and my mind slowly started figuring it out: pare down the entire recipe to its simplest elements: peanut butter, chocolate, a sweetener and a thickener.

The second I shared that vegan chocolate peanut butter bars recipe with y’all, you loved, loved, loved it. So today we’re gonna take that base of peanut butter bars, amp them up to the ultimate level, and keep them nice and healthy! You ready for this? Let’s no bake peanut butter bars!

How to Make Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars

Line the Pan

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper.

Make the Peanut Butter Layer

Add all peanut butter layer ingredients to a medium bowl. Fold and stir until it thickens. Transfer the healthy peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press and smooth into an even layer. 

Make the Chocolate Topping

Melt the chocolate and peanut butter together until smooth. Pour on top of the peanut butter filling and smooth until even.

Add Peanuts

Sprinkle peanuts over the healthy chocolate topping.

Drizzle

Melt the last batch of chocolate and drizzle over the peanut topping.

Freeze & Enjoy

Freeze until the topping is firm, then slice and enjoy the best healthy no bake peanut butter bars!

Recommended: 4 Ingredient Healthy Peanut Butter Cookies (Gluten Free) // 4 Ingredient Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Cup Oat Bars – Vegan, Gluten Free

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Healthy): the ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle. #PeanutButterBars #Healthy #NoBake #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

The 5 Healthy Ingredients you need for Peanut Butter Bars 

Ingredients 1 & 2

Unsalted, Natural Peanut Butter & Peanuts

When eaten in moderation, natural, unsalted peanut butter can have a number of health benefits for your diet, including: better heart health and longer satiety. I love using unsalted, natural peanut butter with one ingredient so I know exactly what’s going in my recipes.

 

Ingredient 3

Pure Maple Syrup

 

Ingredient 4

Coconut Flour

Coconut flour is one of my favorite low-carb ingredients to use in healthy dessert recipes. It’s fiber-rich and packed with MCTs, which can improve brain function, keep you full longer and help with digestion.

 

Ingredient 5

Refined Sugar-Free Chocolate

 

The Taste & Texture 

Satisfying, dense peanut butter bars with a thick peanut butter layer and a rich chocolate peanut butter topping. Salty peanuts add a delicious twist while pretty chocolate drizzle hits that sweet tooth spot like no other. These are the best healthy no bake peanut butter bars ever!

Just 5 ingredients for decadent peanut butter bars that are secretly healthy! 

No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Healthy): the ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle. #PeanutButterBars #Healthy #NoBake #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

It’s high time we got our healthy peanut butter bars on! 😉 You grab the chocolate chips, I’ll grab my 10-gallon jar of peanut butter (who’s surprised?). It’s seriously the best making these homemade treats with you—who says we can’t have all the delicious treats without being healthy? I can’t wait to hear what you think of my healthy no bake peanut butter bars! ‘Til the next sweet adventure…

Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️

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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Healthy): the ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle. #PeanutButterBars #Healthy #NoBake #Chocolate #PeanutButter | Recipe at BeamingBaker.com

Ultimate Healthy No Bake Peanut Butter Bars


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  • Author: Demeter | Beaming Baker
  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 0 mins
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars 1x
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No Bake Peanut Butter Bars (Healthy): the ultimate healthy no bake peanut butter bars—just 5 ingredients, with thick layers of chocolate & peanut butter, a crunchy topping & velvety chocolate drizzle.


Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Layer

  • 2/3 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/3 cup coconut flour

Chocolate Layer

  • 2/3 cup refined sugar-free chocolate or vegan chocolate chips
  • 1/3 cup natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter

Peanut Topping

  • 1/3 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts, chopped

Chocolate Drizzle

  • ¼ cup refined sugar-free chocolate or vegan chocolate chips
  • ¼ teaspoon natural, unsalted creamy peanut butter

Instructions

  1. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan—you will need it later. Set aside at room temperature.
  2. Make the Peanut Butter Layer: In a medium bowl, add Peanut Butter Layer ingredients: 2/3 cup peanut butter, ¼ cup maple syrup, and 1/3 cup coconut flour. Whisk until thickened and difficult to stir. Switch to folding with a rubber spatula until well-incorporated.
  3. Transfer this peanut butter mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer. Set aside.
  4. Make the Chocolate Layer: Use the double boiler method or the following. Add Chocolate Layer ingredients to a medium, microwave-safe bowl: 2/3 cup chocolate chips and 1/3 cup peanut butter. Heat in 20-second increments until chocolate is softened and melty. Stir in between heating, until smooth.
  5. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter filling. Using a clean rubber spatula, smooth chocolate into an even layer. Tap the pan a few times to help even out the chocolate.
  6. Add Peanut Topping: Sprinkle chopped peanuts over chocolate topping. Set aside while preparing the drizzle.
  7. Drizzle the bars: In a microwave-safe bowl, add ¼ cup chocolate chips and ¼ teaspoon peanut butter. Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melted. Stir until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate into a small zip bag and trim a tiny corner off; or, spoon chocolate into a small piping bottle. Pipe chocolate in a zigzag pattern across the top of the bars.
  8. Freeze for 45-60 minutes, or until hardened. Remove from freezer and slice into 16 squares. Enjoy! Storing instructions below.

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Notes

Storing Instructions: On the first day, these bars are best stored in the refrigerator. Serve and enjoy within 1 hour. After the first day, you may store these bars in an airtight container at room temperature or refrigerator (1-2 weeks). Starting week 2, the bars are a bit drier (like Reese’s PB cup filling), but still delicious.

Freezing Instructions: These bars freeze well. Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 1-2 months. Thaw at room temperature for 10 minutes before enjoying. Or, heat in the microwave in 20-second increments until softened.

  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Chill
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: peanut butter bars healthy, healthy no bake peanut butter bars

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Comments

  1. Linda Ferrell says

    March 21, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    My family is allergic to peanuts. Could almond or sunflower butter be used in place of the peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 25, 2021 at 4:41 pm

      Yep, that should be fine. Hope they enjoy!

      Reply
  2. Patricia @ Grab a Plate says

    March 14, 2021 at 7:35 pm

    These are so decadent AND healthy! Love that they’re no bake – so easy!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 15, 2021 at 3:21 pm

      Glad you’re loving them Patricia!

      Reply
  3. Toni says

    March 11, 2021 at 2:28 pm

    My kids couldn’t stop eating these delicious treats! Thanks for sharing!!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:51 pm

      You’re so welcome Toni!

      Reply
  4. Catalina says

    March 10, 2021 at 8:28 am

    These peanut butter bars look so inviting! I can’t believe they are healthy too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:47 pm

      Yep! Healthy and tasty—the perfect combo. 🙂

      Reply
  5. Beth says

    March 9, 2021 at 7:18 pm

    This looks so yummy and scrumptious! I can’t wait to give this a try! So excited!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      I know you’re gonna love it Beth!

      Reply
  6. Allyson Zea says

    March 9, 2021 at 3:55 pm

    These bars were a super favorite of my kids! They beg for me to make them all the time now!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      LOL I love that it was such a hit for them!

      Reply
  7. Erin says

    March 9, 2021 at 2:56 am

    They look fantastic! I love the extra thick layer of chocolate. And only 5 ingredients?! Yes!

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:46 pm

      Haha oh yeah! Isn’t it the best?

      Reply
  8. Suzy says

    March 8, 2021 at 5:47 pm

    These taste like candy bars and I love it! So easy to make too!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 13, 2021 at 12:43 pm

      Awesome! So happy you enjoyed them Suzy!

      Reply
  9. Michelle says

    March 8, 2021 at 10:48 am

    You would not believe these were healthy if someone didn’t tell you! So decadent and delicious!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2021 at 3:33 pm

      Woohoo!! Thanks for saying so, Michelle. 🙂 Enjoy!

      Reply
  10. Mirlene says

    March 8, 2021 at 9:25 am

    Love the fact that these bars are no baked. They look very delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      Yep, super easy to make and sooo tasty! 😋

      Reply
  11. Aimee Mars says

    March 8, 2021 at 9:22 am

    You had me a “no-bake” and “peanut butter!” It is after all my husband’s favorite food group. I’m absolutely making these bars for him.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2021 at 3:31 pm

      LOL I cannot wait to hear what he thinks!

      Reply
  12. Pam says

    March 8, 2021 at 9:07 am

    I have all of these ingredients on hand. Going to make them today!

    ★★★★★

    Reply
    • Demeter | Beaming Baker says

      March 8, 2021 at 3:30 pm

      Woohoo! You are so gonna love these. 😊

      Reply

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