Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars (Vegan, Gluten-Free)
A healthier take on a childhood favorite: these Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars are a nostalgic healthy snack that's vegan, gluten-free, and kid-approved.
Ingredients
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup melted coconut oil
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cup almond flour
- 1 ¼ cup quick oats
- pinch salt
- ¾ cup jelly, or jam, I used concord grape jelly
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 6-inch baking dish with parchment paper to make the bars easy to lift out once cooled.
- In a large bowl, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut sugar, melted coconut oil, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Mix in the almond flour, rolled oats, and a pinch of salt. The mixture should be thick and sticky, almost like cookie dough.
- Scoop about two-thirds of the dough and use your hands to press it into the bottom of the lined baking dish.
- Spread the jelly (or jam of choice) over the base layer.
- Break the remaining dough into pieces with your fingers and scatter it over the jelly layer to create a crumbly topping.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden and lightly crisp.
- Cool completely (this part is key!). Let the bars cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then lift them out and let them cool fully on a wire rack before slicing. This helps the jam set and keeps the bars from falling apart. For cleaner slices, pop them in the fridge for 30 minutes.
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Calories: 416kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 9g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 97mg, Potassium: 200mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 75mg, Iron: 2mg
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