What can you mix with peanut butter?

Ideas to Try: Add into a bowl of oatmeal. Dip apple slices in peanut butter. Add banana slices to a toasted PB&J. Spread on a rice cake or cracker. Add to a smoothie. Dip celery or carrots in peanut butter. Mix with yogurt. Top a stir fry with peanut butter sauce (see Peanut Noodles with Tofu recipe below). More items...

Is there chocolate peanut butter?

Popular brands like Reese's and others produce chocolate peanut butter cups, spreads, and other confections . Additionally, many local and artisanal producers may offer chocolate peanut butter products.

What cheese goes well with peanut butter?

“A slice of cheddar with a pronounced bite helps to break through the rich mouthfeel of peanut butter,” explains Will Sissle, a cheesemonger at the new Whole Foods Market in Boston's South End.

Is chocolate peanut butter vegan?

Yes, chocolate peanut butter can be a suitable option for vegetarians and those following a plant-based diet in moderation . It provides a source of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients. However, it's important to check the ingredient list to ensure it doesn't contain any non-vegetarian additives.

Can dogs eat peanut butter?

Whether speaking to new or seasoned pet parents, veterinarians are often asked 'can dogs eat peanut butter? ' The good news is that regular peanut butter is safe to give your dog as a treat . Just make sure to avoid peanut butter with Xylitol, a sugar substitute found in lower or sugar-free products.

Which is better chocolate peanut butter or peanut butter?

A healthy chocolate peanut butter is one that is made from natural ingredients and contains no added sugar. The peanut butter itself is also unsalted, so you can control your sodium intake in this recipe. If you're looking for a healthier peanut butter alternative, OG Protein peanut butter is a good choice.

What can you add to peanut butter to make it taste better?

Plus, you can have fun with it and enhance it to your liking by adding your favorite flavors such as cinnamon, maple syrup or chocolate . Growing up, I couldn't get enough peanut butter.

What enhances peanut butter flavor?

You can further augment the gustatory potential of the peanut butter by using both vanilla extract and almond extract in your dough —just a splash of the latter is enough to boost your cookies' nuttiness (while remaining subtle enough that no one will cotton onto the presence of drupe essence in your legume dessert).

What is the easiest way to mix peanut butter?

A knife will do the trick if you want to avoid buying an extra tool. It works just as well as long as you stir vigorously for at least a minute and a half . Either way, keeping your natural peanut butter in the fridge will help keep the oil incorporated after stirring.

Is it OK to mix peanut butter with milk?

You can absolutely add peanut butter to hot milk if you'd like to create a warm, comforting beverage . Peanut butter can melt and blend well with hot milk, creating a creamy and flavorful drink. This combination can be quite delicious and provide a good balance of protein, healthy fats, and warmth.

Incredible Chocolate Peanut Butter Bar Recipe (vegan)

Published: Dec 17, 2018 · Modified: Mar 13, 2022 · by Tracy Halasz · 6 Comments

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These peanut butter bars are an easy to make, kid approved, crowd-pleasing, family favourite, vegan indulgence.

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Scrumptious Peanut Butter Bars is an understatement for these beauties. If you are looking for a dessert that will wow your guests (vegan or not), this is it! These yummy peanut butter bars are the like the fancy big sister to one-bite chocolate peanut butter cups. They are the irresistible classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter, but with crunchy gluten free pretzels on top - yass, please!

Why You'll Love These Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

Easy to make.
Delicious, vegan, dairy-free, and gluten-free
Customizable - use any nut butter, switch out crushed peanuts for almonds or pistachios, add some heat with a sprinkle of cayenne, add cranberries, pomegranates or crushed candy canes on the top layer of chocolate.
Crowd Pleaser - everyone loves these bars, they are kid approved and family friendly.
Fancy Dessert - they are super pretty so it looks like you fussed, but you didn't.
Freeze well so perfect for making ahead during the busy holiday months.

Be prepared! If you take these to a party, there won't be any leftovers. No one will believe these peanut butter pretzel bars are dairy-free, gluten-free, and vegan. Everyone will want the recipe!

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Tips for Making Vegan Peanut Butter Bars

Melt the chocolate and cover the bottom of a baking dish to the thickness you desire. Our family likes the bottom layer of chocolate pretty thick, make yours as thick as you enjoy.
Make the peanut butter filling to layer between the chocolate.
Add some crunchy chopped peanuts and pretzel pieces between the layers and on top.
Give the bars lots of time to set and harden before slicing them. I suggest putting them in the freezer for a few hours or even overnight. If they are too soft when you slice into them, the peanut butter squishes out - still tasty, but messy!
It's best to hide them from the family if you want any left to serve guests!

Storing and Freezing

These yummy vegan peanut butter bars can be stored in the fridge easily for a week (good luck with that!).

I make these bars at the beginning of December and put them in the freezer in an attempt to have some on hand for pop in guests and holiday get togethers. The freeze beautifully, unfortunately, my family has discovered, they love them frozen so . . . .

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Scrumptious Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars Recipe

What do you get when you mix the beloved classic pairing of chocolate and peanut butter with salty crunchy pretzels on top? Only the most popular indulgent vegan dessert at all the holiday parties! This is a yummy kid approved, crowd pleasing, family favorite that's vegan, dairy-free and gluten-free plus it's really pretty!

Author : Tracy Halasz

Servings:12 servings

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

INGREDIENTS

12 oz chocolate, vegan
2 tsp coconut oil
¾ cup peanut butter
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
4 tbsp maple syrup
2 tsp vanilla
⅓ cup peanuts, rough chop
¾ cup pretzel sticks (gluten-free)
pinch salt flakes

INSTRUCTIONS

Prepare an 8x8 pan with a sheet of parchment and lightly buttered edges.
Chop the peanuts and rough chop ~¼ cup pretzels. Set aside.
Melt the chocolate or chocolate chips with 2 tsp refined solid coconut oil.
Pour about half the melted chocolate into the bottom of the prepared pan until the bottom is covered.
Pro Tip: We like the bottom layer a bit thick but divide the chocolate to your preference.
Sprinkle some chopped pretzel pieces onto the chocolate evenly. Place the pan in the refrigerator or freezer for about 10 minutes to harden.
While the chocolate is hardening, stir together the peanut butter, maple syrup, melted coconut oil, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and combined. Set aside.
Once the bottom layer of chocolate is hard, pour the peanut butter mixture over the chocolate.
Then pour the remaining melted (partially cooled) chocolate over the peanut butter to cover it completely.
Pro Tip: If the chocolate you are pouring starts to thicken, just warm it in the microwave for ~10-15 seconds to remelt).
I used pretzel sticks on the top and laid them out in a pattern, but pretzel twists or crushed pretzels work as well.
Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and flaky sea salt to garnish. I had some leftover chocolate some added a swirl of chocolate on top as well.
Return to the refrigerator or freezer to harden completely before slicing.
Pro Tip: Before slicing these bars, they must be completely set and rock solid or the peanut butter squeezes out. I put them in the freezer for a few hours or overnight and then cut them with a sharp knife.
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They are best served chilled.
Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator or freezer.

NOTES

Sub in any nut butter you enjoy for the peanut butter.

I used pretzel sticks to make a design on top, but you could use pretzel twists or crushed pretzels as well.

Top the bars with a sprinkle of colourful pistachios or any nut you have on hand.

Freeze the bars before slicing.

Store the bars in the fridge for a week or in the freezer for up to 2 months.

This recipe makes 12 or more bars depending on how large you cut them!

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Miranda
November 01, 2020 at 7:18 pm

Yum! Yum! Yum! I love these peanut butter pretzel bars so much. The recipe is amazing, they are delicious and so easy to make. It's hard not to eat the entire thing at once!
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- Tracy Halasz
  November 01, 2020 at 8:59 pm
  Agreed! I'm so happy you love them too!
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Stacy
December 04, 2020 at 6:00 pm

These bars are so yummy. Our family loves them.
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- Tracy Halasz
  December 05, 2020 at 8:48 am
  Thank you for the feedback. Our family does too!
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Danielle and Rob
December 30, 2023 at 6:19 pm

These are my favourite!! Soooo tasty!! 🤤
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- Tracy Halasz
  January 02, 2024 at 8:40 am
  So happy you love the vegan peanut butter bars. I agree they are delicious!
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