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Crispy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Squares

Crispy Peanut Butter and Chocolate Squares

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Veganized Childhood Classics, Candies and Small Sweet Bites
GF
1 hour 10 mins Prep: 10 mins Refrigeration Time: 1 hour
Serves 16

Crispy, chewy, chocolatey and nutty are the best ways to describe these super easy 10-ingredients bars that are also naturally sweetened and gluten free!

Ingredients Recipe Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Common Questions & Swaps

Ingredients

  • 3 cups puffed brown rice cereal
  • ½ cup dried fruit
  • Pinch of sea salt
  • 1 cup + 2 tbsp natural peanut butter at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup pitted dates (about 5 medjool dates)
  • 3 tbsp melted coconut oil
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 dark chocolate bar (80-100g) , chopped
  • ½ cup unsalted roasted peanuts , chopped

Recipe

  1. Step 1

    Combine the cereal, dried fruit and salt in a large bowl.

  2. Step 2

    In a food processor or blender, add the peanut butter, dates, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract and mix until smooth.

  3. Step 3

    Pour the mixture over the cereal mix and incorporate with a spatula.

  4. Step 4

    Line an 8x8-inch square pan with parchment paper and transfer the mixture into the pan.

  5. Step 5

    Compact the mixture well using your hands.

  6. Step 6

    Melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals, making sure to mix after each interval.

  7. Step 7

    Spread the chocolate over the cereal mixture.

  8. Step 8

    Sprinkle with peanuts. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour before cutting into pieces and serving.

  9. Step 9

    Keep in the fridge.

Common Questions & Swaps

  • Use the dried fruit of your choice: cranberries, raisins, blueberries, chopped prunes, chopped apricots...
  • Do not hesitate to replace peanut butter with any other nut butter: almond, cashew, hazelnut butter and even sunflower seeds butter.
  • Other possible garnishes: other chopped nuts, grated coconut or coconut flakes, goji berries, roasted sesame seeds, hemp seeds etc.

Recipe adapted from Ellie Bullen’s Peanut Butter Crackle.

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