All fans of peanut butter and chocolate need to make these No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Squares. The base is made with a mix of peanut butter, ground almonds and sugar. Which make them even gluten free. Then they are topped with silky dark chocolate for a decadent taste. A great make ahead treat to stock up the freezer.
Line an 8 x 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the melted butter, peanut butter, ground almonds & brown sugar. Stir until you have a smooth consistency. Pour into your prepared baking dish and smooth out until even. Set aside. In a medium saucepan set over low heat add the chocolate until it melts, this will only take a couple of minutes. Stir as it melts. Remove from heat and stir in the maple syrup. Pour over your peanut butter base and smooth out until completely covered and smooth. Sprinkle with a few sea salt flakes. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving.
*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Nutrition Facts
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Squares
Amount Per Serving (1 square)
Calories 260Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 91mg4%
Potassium 129mg4%
Carbohydrates 16g5%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 181IU4%
Calcium 48mg5%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.