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Peanut Butter Passion Bars

Irresistible Peanut Butter Passion Bars for Instant Indulgence

These Peanut Butter Passion Bars combine creamy peanut butter and a crunchy oat crust for a delicious and indulgent dessert.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups All-Purpose Flour Can substitute with a gluten-free flour blend
  • 1.5 cups Old-Fashioned Oats Instant oats may be used but texture may vary
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar Coconut sugar is a healthier alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Kosher salt is recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 0.5 cups Butter Cubed, at room temperature; can use vegan butter
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Peanut Butter Almond butter can be used as a substitute for nut allergies
  • 1 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Evaporated milk can be used, add sugar for sweetness
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract A whole vanilla bean enhances flavor
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate chips can be used for a less sweet option

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking dish
  • mixing bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients: 1.5 cups of all-purpose flour, 1.5 cups of old-fashioned oats, 1 cup of brown sugar, 0.5 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
  3. Add 0.5 cup of cubed butter to the mixture and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Reserve 1.5 cups of the mixture, then press the remaining mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix together 1 cup of peanut butter, 1 cup of sweetened condensed milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
  6. Pour the peanut butter mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle 1 cup of chocolate chips on top.
  7. Distribute the reserved oat mixture evenly over the filling and press down lightly.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 30 minutes, until lightly golden around the edges.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before lifting them out and slicing into squares.
  10. Serve the bars on a platter or in individual wraps.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.5gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, allow the bars to cool completely before slicing, and consider storing in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

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