Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Bars
These Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Chewy Bars will bring you right back to your favorite childhood snack! This homemade, no-bake version is way more delicious with a short and simple ingredients list. They're gluten-free and vegan, too!
Servings 12 bars
Calories 159kcal
Ingredients
- 1½ cups (135g) gluten-free quick cooking oats
- 1½ cups (45g) crispy brown rice cereal
- ¼ cup (50g) coconut oil
- ⅓ cup (104g) maple syrup I also tested with honey and that worked too, but not vegan!
- ¼ cup (64g) peanut butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir together quick cooking oats and crispy rice cereal. Set aside.1½ cups (135g) gluten-free quick cooking oats, 1½ cups (45g) crispy brown rice cereal
- In a small sauce, stir together coconut oil and maple syrup. Heat over low-medium heat until it starts boiling, stirring frequently. Once it begins to boil, let boil for 1 more minute. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter, vanilla and salt until smooth.¼ cup (50g) coconut oil, ⅓ cup (104g) maple syrup, ¼ cup (64g) peanut butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- Pour hot mixture over dry ingredients and mix until thoroughly combined. Stir in the mini chocolate chips.2 tablespoons mini chocolate chips
- Working quickly, so the chocolate doesn't melt, pour into a parchment-lined 8x8 pan and let set in the refrigerator for about an hour, or until set.
- Cut into 12 bars and store tightly wrapped in plastic wrap or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 weeks. These bars will get softer and a little crumbly when they're stored at room temperature for too long, so make sure to keep them chilled!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 159kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 73mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g
