Paleo Peanut Butter Bars (vegan)
Servings 16
These paleo peanut butter bars only use 5 ingredients, are no-bake, super easy to put together and are also vegan.
Ingredients
For the base:
- 1 1/4 cups (320 grams) natural sunflower seed butter see notes
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt omit or adjust if using salted seed butter
- 2/3 to 3/4 cup (84 to 96 grams) coconut flour
For the topping:
- 1 1/4 cups (213 grams) semi-sweet paleo / vegan chocolate chopped, melted
- 7 1/2 tablespoons (120 grams) natural sunflower seed butter
Instructions
- Line an 8"x8" pan with a piece of parchment paper. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the sunflower seed butter, maple syrup and vanilla until well combined.1 1/4 cups (320 grams) natural sunflower seed butter, 1/2 cup (120 ml) maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add the salt and coconut flour (starting off with 2/3 cup) until well combined. Let sit for 10 minutes to let the coconut flour absorb the moisture. If it's not firm enough (see the video), add the remaining coconut flour. Pat onto the bottom of the prepared pan.1/4 teaspoon salt, 2/3 to 3/4 cup (84 to 96 grams) coconut flour
- Prepare the topping. Mix together the seed butter and melted chocolate and spread over the bottom layer. Chill for 2-3 hours or until firm enough to cut into bars.1 1/4 cups (213 grams) semi-sweet paleo / vegan chocolate, 7 1/2 tablespoons (120 grams) natural sunflower seed butter
- Keeps well at room temperature for a few days if it's not too warm. Otherwise, refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for several months.
Notes
- Natural nut-butters have no added fat or sugar. You can also use homemade peanut butter / store-bought natural peanut butter for non-paleo.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator.
Nutrition
Calories: 281kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 7gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 49mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 3gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 14IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mgNet Carbs: 23
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