Peanut Buttercup Bars

Peanut Buttercup Bars
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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 24
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 95.1
  • Total Fat: 7.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
  • Sodium: 50.4 mg
  • Total Carbs: 6.4 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 1.3 g
  • Protein: 2.2 g

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Introduction

An easy, quick treat to make if you are craving chocolate and peanut butter. This makes small bars, just enough to calm that craving! An easy, quick treat to make if you are craving chocolate and peanut butter. This makes small bars, just enough to calm that craving!
Number of Servings: 24

Ingredients

    3/4 cup peanut butter
    4 tablespoons coconut oil (divided)
    4 tablespoons honey (divided)
    1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
    salt to taste
    2 tablespoons chocolate chips (optional)

Directions

Heat peanut butter and 2 tablespoons coconut oil over low-medium heat. Once melted, remove from heat and add 2 tablespoons honey. Stir until well combined. Pour into a small baking dish (line with wax paper for easy removal) (8×8 or similar) and smooth out in one uniform layer. Place in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.

Heat 2 tablespoons coconut oil over low heat and add cocoa powder. Remove from heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons honey. Spread chocolate mixture over frozen almond butter mixture. Sprinkle with salt and chocolate chips. Place in the freezer for at least 30 minutes.

Remove the dish from the freezer and let warm slightly – don't let it melt! Cut into squares and serve immediately or return them to the freezer.

Serving Size: 24 small bars

Number of Servings: 24

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MERETONI.