No Bake Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

The other day an image flashed across my Facebook news feed. It was a photo and link to a chocolate peanut butter bar recipe. The bars looked great, but as I browsed through the ingredients for the recipe, I saw the words "butter" and "heavy cream" among the list. Definitely not. So, I decided to try and make these no bake bars myself, veganized. The first attempt was a fail, but this time I definitely got it right. My husband and daughter approved! This is a simple vegan peanut butter bar recipe that everyone will love.

Only five ingredients are needed to make this decadent no bake vegan dessert. One bite and you will wonder why anyone even needed to add heavy cream or butter to the mix. It's not necessary. There is always a vegan substitute.  

 Rich, creamy, sweet, chocolatey, and only five ingredients to make!

Author: The Sensible Vegan
Recipe Type: Dessert
Cuisine: Vegan
Serving: 20

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1.5 cups dark chocolate chips
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 cup melted vegan butter 

Instructions   

1. In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, peanut butter, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until smooth. Pour into 8 x 8 inch baking dish and evenly distribute. ​
2. Melt chocolate chips and 1/4 cup peanut butter in microwave at 30 second intervals until thoroughly melted. Stir until smooth. 
3. Pour mixture atop peanut butter and smooth until even.
4. Allow to set in refrigerator for one hour.
5. Cut evenly into squares depending on how many servings you wish to make.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 bar Calories: 214  Fat:  14.8g
Sat Fat: 4.8g  Carbohydrates: 19.2g   Sugar: 12.9g    Sodium: 116.8mg 
Fiber: 2g  Protein: 4.1g

​Please let me know how you like this recipe. I'd love to hear from you! Post your recipe photos #thesensiblevegan. Thank you!

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