Healthy Flourless Peanut Butter Bars (Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Refined Sugar-Free)
These easy, healthy, and delicious Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bars are flour-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free, and made with only a few simple and wholesome ingredients!
I’ve always been fond of using nut & seed butter in baked goods, and these flourless Gluten-Free Peanut Butter Bars are no exception! They make the perfect healthy dessert that is packed with flavor, super easy to make, and melt in your mouth! Enjoy.
There isn’t any need for flour in gluten-free baking when you have peanut butter (or any nut butter) on hand! It can mimic and even outdo the best of gluten-free flours in terms of both texture and taste.
These Healthy Flourless Peanut Butter Bars are:
- Gluten-free, dairy-free, oat-free, and free of refined sugar.
- Made with just a few simple, healthy ingredients.
- Super easy, one-bowl prep!
- Super moist and chewy.
- High in protein.
- Delicious and will not last long!
Tips for Making Flourless Peanut Butter Bars:
- For best results, use peanut butter with minimal ingredients. One made with just peanuts & salt is ideal.
- In need of a peanut-free version? Almond butter, cashew butter, pecan butter, pumpkin seed butter, and sunflower seed butter are all excellent choices for this recipe.
- I recommend using a very non-stick pan or lining one with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Let the bars cool completely after baking for the best results. They will firm up significantly as they cool.
- You can store these bars in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week. And the freezer for up to 3 months.
- Are you out of cinnamon? These bars taste great with any warming spices you might like to add: ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, and cloves. And they are simply delicious without any spices added, too!
- Looking for a more decadent option? Mix in some dairy-free chocolate chips before baking.
- You can swap the maple syrup for raw honey if you prefer.
- You can make a sugar-free version by using a syrup such as this one.
If you enjoy this flourless dessert, you might also like this flourless chocolate cake.
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Flourless Magic Tahini Seed Bread (Gluten-Free, Keto)
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Healthy Peanut Butter Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup of peanut butter creamy or chunky
- 1 egg
- 6 tablespoons maple syrup see tips above in the post for other options
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon optional
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/4 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease or line a pan with parchment paper; set aside.
- In a large bowl combine all of the above ingredients. Mix until smooth.
- Pour into prepared pan.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes (I find 18 minutes to be about perfect), or until all is firm and the edges are turning golden.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy!
This is the most amazing little peanut cake/bar that I’ve ever made!!! I love that it’s high protein with good fats and gluten free. I’ve been eating it warm and it reminds me of comforting, treacle sponge that I used to eat in my school days, even though it’s nothing like as unhealthy. I’m so glad I’ve found this recipe – thank you sooooooooo much!
I’m so very happy to hear it! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
These look amazing! Would it still work if I substitute the apple cider vinegar with lemon juice?
Thank you. Yes, most definitely! 🙂
What size pan do I use? They look delicious and I’m anxious to bake some using sf maple syrup
Oops! I can’t believe I left that out. Thanks for bringing that to my attention. 🙂 I use a 9 x 9, but 8 x 8 would work just fine, too! I hope you love them.
I make your tahini bread often! Its delicious and the best low carb bread i have made so far and i’ve tried a lot of different recipes! Going to be trying these bars tonight. I love that your recipes are so simple to make yet the results are outstanding ?
Hi, Sharon! This truly makes me so happy to hear! I really hope you enjoy the PB bars as well! 🙂