No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    624 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

This crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars recipe have 4 layers of decadence. Enjoy peanut butter mousse, cookie base and chocolate ganache. 

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Ingredients

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Cookie Layer

  • 3 oz Graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons butter

Cereal Layer

  • 1 cup Honey Bunches of Oats®
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter unsweetened
  • 3 oz semi-sweet chocolate

Peanut Butter Mousse

  • 2 oz cream cheese room temperature
  • 1/2 cup confectioners sugar sifted
  • 6 tablespoons peanut butter unsweetened
  • 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream

Chocolate Ganache

  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chopped
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Garnish

  • chopped peanuts optional

Instructions

  1. Line a loaf pan with aluminum foil. Spray with non-stick spray

For Cookie Layer

  1. Ground the cookies in a food processor 
  2. Melt the butter
  3. Mix the ground cookies with the butter 
  4. Press the mixture evenly on the bottom of the loaf pan. Refrigerate while you make the next layer

For Cereal Layer

  1. Melt chocolate in a pan over low heat 
  2. Add the peanut butter and mix well 
  3. Mix in the Honey Bunches of Oats® until combined
  4. Pour this mixture evenly on top of the cookie layer. Refrigerate while you make the next layer

For Peanut Butter Mousse

  1. Beat cream cheese until soft and creamy
  2. Add the peanut butter and keep mixing until combined
  3. Very slowly incorporate the cream. Make sure you scrape down the mixer with a spatula. 
  4. Add the sugar slowly 
  5. Increase speed until the mousse becomes creamy and thick. About 5-6 minutes 
  6. Pour the mousse on top of the cereal layer and refrigerate for 3-4 hours until set 

For Chocolate Ganache

  1. Place chopped chocolate in a bowl 
  2. Using a saucepan, boil the cream over medium heat 
  3. Pour the hot cream over the chocolate and wait for 1-2 minutes before mixing (during this time the chocolate will melt)
  4. Using a spatula, mix the chocolate until the ganache becomes thicker and darker 
  5. Pour the ganache over the set mousse and spread evenly with a spatula. Sprinkle the peanuts on top. Freeze for 30 minutes to 1 hour 
  6. Remove dessert from the mold by lifting the aluminum foil. Cut across into 8 bars or 24 squares 
  7. Enjoy! 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 624kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 44g (15%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 47g (72%) Saturated Fat 22g (110%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 16g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 278mg (12%) Potassium 417mg (12%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 28g (56%) Vitamin A 873IU (17%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 94mg (9%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 624 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 624kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 44g 15%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 47g 72%
Saturated Fat 22g 110%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 16g 80%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 278mg 12%
Potassium 417mg 9%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 28g 56%
Vitamin A 873IU 17%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 94mg 9%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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