Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars (Printable Version)
Decadent peanut butter bars with chocolate chips, baked to gooey perfection and ready in half an hour.
# Ingredients:
→ Wet Ingredients
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1/4 cup applesauce or plant-based yogurt like coconut milk yogurt
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1 cup peanut butter or nut-free alternative
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
→ Dry Ingredients
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1 1/2 tsp baking soda
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1/8 tsp salt
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50g flour (spelt, white, sorghum, oat, almond, or buckwheat)
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2/3 cup granulated sugar or xylitol
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1/4 cup chocolate chips (optional)
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up to 2 tbsp milk of choice (only if needed)
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch pan, or line it with parchment paper.
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Gently heat the peanut butter if it's stiff. Stir together the applesauce (or yogurt), peanut butter, and vanilla extract until combined.
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In a separate bowl, mix the baking soda, salt, flour, sugar, and chocolate chips.
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Pour the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and stir to combine. The batter will be tough to mix at first. If needed, gradually add up to 2 tablespoons of milk to achieve a cookie dough-like consistency.
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Transfer the batter to the prepared pan. Spread and smooth it evenly. Optionally press some chocolate chips onto the surface.
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Bake for 10 minutes. The top will look set, but the bars will remain undercooked underneath.
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Let the bars cool for at least 20 minutes on a rack. They will firm up during this time and solidify more overnight.
# Additional Notes:
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Leftover chocolate chips? Use them to make healthy chocolate chip cookies!
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Watch the recipe video for a visual guide to making the bars.