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No-bake peanut butter pretzel bars with chocolate drizzle and pretzel topping
Clara Whitley

No-Bake Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars

Delicious no-bake bars that combine creamy peanut butter and crunchy pretzels for the perfect sweet and salty snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter or crunchy if you prefer
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 2 cups crushed pretzels
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
  • a pinch salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter and honey until smooth.
  2. Gently fold in the crushed pretzels and rolled oats into the peanut butter mixture.
  3. If using, add the chocolate chips at this stage.
  4. Line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
  5. Spread the mixture evenly into the dish, pressing down firmly to create a compact layer.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours, or until fully set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 50mgFiber: 2gSugar: 7g

Notes

You can swap honey for agave syrup for a vegan version or use almond butter for a different nutty flavor. For variations, try adding chopped nuts or seeds, or dip in melted dark chocolate.

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