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 butters in baked goods, and these Gluten-Free Flourless Peanut Butter Bars are no exception!
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:
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Gluten-free, dairy-free, free of refined sugar.
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Made with just a few simple, healthy ingredients.
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Super easy, one-bowl prep!
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Super moist and chewy.
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High in protein.
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Delicious and will not last long! 🙂
Tips for making Gluten-Free Peanut Bars:
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For best results, use a peanut butter with minimal ingredients. One made with just peanuts & salt is ideal.
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In need of a peanut-free version? Almond butter, pecan butter, pumpkin seed butter and sunflower seed butter are all excellent choices for this recipe.
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I recommend using a very non-stick pan or lining one with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
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Let the bars cool completely after baking for best results. They will firm up significantly as they cool.
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You can store these bars in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
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Are you out of cinnamon? These bars taste great with any warming spices you might would like to add: ginger, cardamom, nutmeg and cloves. And they are simply delicious without any spices added, too!
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You can swap the maple syrup for raw honey, if you prefer.
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You can make a sugar-free version by using a syrup such as this one.
Other Flourless Recipes you might enjoy:
Thick & Chewy Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies (Gluten-Free, Flourless)
Flourless Magic Tahini Seed Bread (Gluten-Free, Keto)
If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest's "tried it" feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I'll share it! Thank you so much! <3
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!
Elena says
These look amazing! Would it still work if I substitute the apple cider vinegar with lemon juice?
Kristen Wood says
Thank you. Yes, most definitely! 🙂
Keto_Cook says
What size pan do I use? They look delicious and I’m anxious to bake some using sf maple syrup
Kristen Wood says
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.
Sharon says
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 ?
Kristen Wood says
Hi, Sharon! This truly makes me so happy to hear! I really hope you enjoy the PB bars as well! 🙂