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Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars

Healthy Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars work as a wonderful grab-and-go bite for desserts, snacks, or even breakfasts! They’re kid-approved and are made with healthy ingredients, making them the perfect option.

Prep: 10Cook: 40Total: 50 minutes
Yield 12 bars 1x

Ingredients

Base + crumble topping:

  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, a drippy brand like Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 3 cups almond flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Top layers:

  • 3/4 cup jelly (I used natural strawberry)
  • 1/2 cup chopped peanuts *

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350F and line 8×8 pan with non stick spray or parchment paper.
  2. In a small bowl, mix peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined.
  3. In a large bowl, mix almond flour, baking soda and salt.
  4. Add wet ingredients to dry and stir until fully mixed.
  5. Press 2/3 of peanut butter dough into bottom of pan until evenly spread.
  6. Add layer of jelly, then crumble the remaining dough on top, along with crushed peanuts.
  7. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden on top.
  8. Let cool for 30 minutes before placing in the fridge to cool for another hour. I recommend letting them sit in the fridge for 3-4 hours before cutting!
  9. Store in fridge. Enjoy!

Notes

*photos omit peanuts in crumble topping but highly suggest adding them in!

Author: Erin MorrisseyCategory: dessertMethod: BakeCuisine: AmericanDiet: Gluten Free