Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars

Ingredients

Base

• ¼ cup maple syrup

• 1 cup peanut butter

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• Pinch of sea salt

• 1¼ cups almond flour

 

Chocolate Topping

• 3.5 oz chocolate

• 1 tablespoon peanut butter

 

Instructions

1. In a small saucepan over low heat, add the maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and sea salt. Stir gently until melted and smooth. Do not boil.

2. Remove the saucepan from heat.

3. Add the almond flour and mix until fully combined and a thick dough forms.

4. Press the mixture evenly into a 9×13 pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

5. Place the pan in the refrigerator and chill until firm.

6. For the topping, melt the chocolate and peanut butter together over low heat (or using a double boiler), stirring until smooth.

7. Pour the melted topping over the chilled base and spread evenly.

8. Return to the refrigerator until the chocolate is set. Slice into bars and enjoy.