Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

Gooey Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

This delicious gooey chocolate chip peanut butter bar recipe is perfect for any time of day, any season, and it's loved by all, both vegans and meat lovers!
When you need a dessert recipe to please a diverse crowd, look no further! This recipe is vegan, gluten free, and also offers substitute options to make the recipe perfect for your needs. This is one of my all time favorite dessert recipes! 
These dessert bars can be: 
Vegan
Keto
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Sugar Free
Egg Free
Grain Free
Soy Free
Paleo
and GUILT FREE! 

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Peanut Butter (or any other allergen-safe alternative) 
• 1/4 cup applesauce
• 1 tbsp Vanilla Extract 
• 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
• 1/8 tsp Sea Salt
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp of flour (whatever kind of flour you want, I used Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free) 
• 2/3 cup granulated sugar of your choice
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips of your choice (optional)

Step One: Wash Yo Hands and Preheat your oven to 350°F 
Lightly butter/grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
Mix one cup of peanut butter (I used honey roasted PB), applesauce and vanilla extract (I used Mexican Vanilla Extract) together in a bowl, stirring until smooth.
Step Two: In a separate bowl, mix together baking soda, sea salt, flour, sugar and chocolate chips.
​Step Three: Slowly add the powder mixture into the batter in thirds. Add the first third of the powder mixture, stir in well, add the next third, stir in well, then the final third. If the mixture is too dry, add 1 tbsp of milk (any kind) 
Step Four: Gently pour the mixture into your baking dish, evenly spreading.
If you want to get a pretty design on top, get your hand wet, using your knuckles lightly and evenly press down and lift up all the way across the top. Option now to add on any additional chocolate chips you want on top!
Step Five: Bake for 10 minutes at 350°F. Allow the dish to cool for at least 20 minutes before serving! Enjoy! ​♡