No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars – Easy & Budget-Friendly Dessert

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 Easy No-Bake Dessert with Peanut Butter and Chocolate

Looking for a quick, indulgent treat without turning on the oven? These No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars are a dreamy combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate – and they’re made with just a few pantry ingredients!

Perfect for busy days, these bars are ideal for meal prep, lunchboxes, or satisfying a sweet tooth the smart way.


🍫 Why You’ll Love This Dessert

  • No baking required – super easy

  • Uses budget-friendly ingredients

  • Stores well in fridge or freezer

  • Sweet, salty, and rich flavor

  • Kid- and adult-approved!

🛒 Ingredients

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter

  • ½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)

  • 1¾ cups powdered sugar

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)

  • 1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips

  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter (for chocolate topping)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

  1. Make the base: In a large bowl, mix melted butter, peanut butter, powdered sugar, and crushed graham crackers until well combined.

  2. Press the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 8x8 inch dish.

  3. Make chocolate layer: Melt chocolate chips with 2 tablespoons of peanut butter (microwave in 30-second intervals or use a double boiler).

  4. Pour melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.

  5. Chill in fridge for 1–2 hours, until firm. Slice and enjoy!

💡 Tips & Swaps

  • Use almond butter or sunflower seed butter for a peanut-free version

  • Add a pinch of sea salt or crushed peanuts on top for crunch

  • Double the recipe for a larger batch to freeze

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week


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