Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
These peanut butter pretzel bars are such a delicious treat that is so easy to make. The perfect combination of both sweet and salty you are going to love this dessert!
Servings: 16
Calories: 86kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 156 grams pretzels (or 5.5 ounces)
- 1 jar natural smooth peanut butter (500 grams)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 chocolate bars (6 ounces)
Instructions
- Place the pretzels in your food processor and process until you have pretzel pieces the size that you like.
- Place a pot on the stove on low heat. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Heat for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently until the ingredients are combined and smooth.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the pretzel pieces.
- Line an 8" x 8" pan with parchment paper and transfer the peanut butter pretzel mixture to the pan. Spread it out evenly with a spoon or knife.
- Melt the chocolate bars in a microwave safe dish by heating them on high in 30 second intervals, until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate onto the peanut butter pretzel layer and spread it evenly until smooth. Place the pan in the freezer for 20-30 minutes until the chocolate is set. Remove the pan from the freezer and cut the bars into pieces.
Notes
- Use a hot knife to cut the bars into pieces more easily.
- Store these bars in the fridge.
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the specific ingredients you use.
Nutrition
Calories: 86kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 62mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg