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vegan peanut butter cookie bars

Vegan Peanut Butter Cookie Bars (Healthy, No-Bake)

A healthy, plant-based treat inspired by the flavor of peanut butter cookies.
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Total Time 10 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American-Inspired
Servings 12 squares
Calories 125 kcal

Equipment

  • large food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups rolled oats
  • 1/4 tsp vanilla powder recommended, or substitute 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/8 tsp sea salt or to taste
  • 6 dates
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter unsweetened, unsalted
  • 1/4 cup + 1tbsp water *see notes for texture options

Instructions
 

  • Add rolled oats, vanilla powder, and salt to a large food processor. Blend completely. 
  • Add the dates to the food processor. Pulse the mixture until the dates are chopped up, and then blend until they are well combined with the oats. 
  • Add the creamy peanut butter to the food processor and blend until everything is well-combined. (Because the consistency is starting to get thicker, you might have to pulse the mixture and scrape down the sides every once in a while from here on.)
  • While continuously pulsing, slowly drizzle in the water. If you notice that some of the mixture is getting stuck at the bottom, make sure to scrape it off before adding any more water. Once the water is added, you will be left with a crumbly texture. (Note: Do not continuously blend while adding the water because the water will not distribute evenly.)
  • Pour the mixture into a glass container of your choice. Use the back of a spoon to pack the mixture down. (This is what will hold the bars together, so make sure to pack it down well.)
  • Cut into whatever shape you want and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator when not eating, but make sure to eat them at room temperature so they are soft.

Notes

Texture Options: 
This recipe will result in chewy bars that still have a slightly crumbly texture. If you want softer bars that have more of a cookie dough-like consistency, add an additional 1–2 tbsp of water to the original recipe.

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 4gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 71mgPotassium: 132mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 0.4IUVitamin C: 0.01mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg
Keyword healthy peanut butter cookie bars, vegan peanut butter cookie bars
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