Peanut Butter Choco Chip Cookie Bars

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Indulge in these delightful Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars—one of our all-time favorite treats! They feature a delectable peanut butter chocolate chip layer topped with a rich cacao-date layer.

Ingredients

Cookie Layer:

  • ½ cup plus 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter*
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Heaping ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 2½ cups almond flour
  • 2½ tablespoons maca powder
  • 1 cup chocolate chips

Cacao Layer:

  • 1½ cups walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons cacao powder
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • 10 soft medjool dates
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pan:
    • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the Cookie Layer:
    • In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and sea salt until well combined.
    • Add the almond flour and maca powder, stirring to combine (the mixture will be thick).
    • Fold in the chocolate chips.
    • Press the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
    • Place the pan in the freezer to firm up while preparing the cacao layer.
  3. Make the Cacao Layer:
    • In a small food processor, pulse the walnuts, cacao powder, and sea salt until the walnuts are well chopped.
    • Add the medjool dates and pulse to combine. If the blade gets stuck, add 2 tablespoons of water.
    • Process until smooth.
    • Spread the cacao mixture over the cookie layer in the pan.
    • Sprinkle with flaky sea salt, if desired.
  4. Freeze and Slice:
    • Freeze the bars for 30 minutes to help them firm up, making them easier to cut.
    • Remove from the freezer and slice into bars.
    • Store remaining bars in the fridge. Finished bars can also be frozen. Let each bar thaw for about 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • *For best results, use creamy peanut butter with a smooth consistency. If you use natural peanut butter that has been stored in the fridge, allow it to sit at room temperature for an hour before making this recipe.

Nutritional Information (per bar):

  • Calories: 250 Kcal
  • Protein: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Sugars: 12g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Sodium: 70mg

Enjoy these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth!

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