Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars For those of you who enjoy snacks made from dark chocolate and are wary of high FODMAP foods, I have a low FODMAP or FODMAP-friendly Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter recipe. It requires only 4 ingredients. Moreover, this snack doesn’t need to be baked, is gluten-free, and is suitable for those fighting IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome).
The Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter snack is delicious, rich, and sweet. Many people love it, and I am one of them. The presence of chocolate in this recipe provides a rich, dominant flavor. For those who love chocolate but still pay attention to FODMAP levels, I think this is a suitable recipe. This combination of 4 ingredients is low FODMAP and doesn’t trigger symptoms.
Combining Ingredients for a Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter
You are probably familiar with homemade peanut butter bar recipes that sometimes taste just like a Reese’s peanut butter cup. The recipe uses crushed graham crackers to resemble the texture of a peanut butter cup. However, after many experiments, I found that using natural peanut butter (just peanuts and salt) can achieve a similar granularity consistency without the need for crackers.
I experimented with sugar and butter, but eventually I created this Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter recipe with just 4 ingredients. For a vegan option, you can use coconut oil (instead of butter). Coconut oil makes the peanut butter mixture more liquid. If this is the case, then before adding the peanut butter, we definitely need to cool the peanut butter first so it hardens.
This is a delicious snack, gluten-free, grain-free, and importantly, tasty. Want to give it a try? Let’s check out the recipe below.
Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil for vegan option)
- 1 cup natural creamy peanut butter (such as Smucker’s)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup dairy-free dark chocolate chips (like Enjoy Life)
- 2 tbsp natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions Step by Step
1. Line an 8-inch pan with foil and lightly spray with cooking spray.
2. Melt the butter in a saucepan on low heat, then stir in 1 cup of peanut butter until smooth. Add the sugar and mix well. Spread this layer evenly in the pan.
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3. In another pan, melt the chocolate and the remaining 2 tablespoons of peanut butter until smooth. Pour over the first layer and spread gently.
4. Chill in the fridge for about 2 hours. Once firm, lift out with the foil, cut into bars, and enjoy! Keep them stored in the fridge.
Note:
If you want to make these vegan, just swap the 1/2 cup of butter for 1/2 cup of virgin coconut oil. Heads up—the peanut butter layer will turn out much thinner, so you’ll need to chill it until it’s completely firm before adding the chocolate. Simply spread the peanut butter mixture into the prepared pan, pop it in the fridge for about 1 1/2 hours, then pour the chocolate layer on top as usual. Chill for another 30 minutes (or until set), and you’re good to go!
