Sweet treats are synonymous with Easter, so over the coming weeks we are going to share a selection of delicious, sweet recipes with you. These peanut butter brownie bars are a real favourite in our house. The brownie base is dense with a deep chocolate flavour, which is topped with a sweet, peanutty caramel layer, and finally a glossy layer of melted chocolate on top with a sprinkling of chopped peanuts for an extra crunch. These multi-textured treats are both sweet and salty, and a must-try for any peanut-fan. I’ve made these bars in a loaf tin, but for smaller bites use a brownie tray or swiss-roll tin.
Enjoy!
Nessa x
Peanut Butter Brownie Bars
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 180g dark chocolate, finely chopped
- 120g butter
- 300g porridge oats, blitzed until fine
- 150g caster sugar
- 100ml milk
Caramel Layer
- 250g natural peanut butter
- 100ml maple syrup
- 50ml coconut oil
- 50g salted peanuts
Chocolate Layer
- 150g milk chocolate, finely chopped
- 1tbsp coconut oil
- 25g salted peanuts, chopped
Method
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C /Gas Mark 6. Line a 2lb loaf tin or a brownie tin with greaseproof paper.
To make the base layer, melt the dark chocolate with the butter in a small saucepan over a low heat. Once melted, take from the heat. In a large bowl combine the blitzed porridge oats, cater sugar and milk. Add the melted chocolate mixture. Stir to combine and transfer to the lined tin. Place in the pre-heated over for 20 minutes. Leave to cool in the tin on a wire rack.
To make the caramel layer, add the peanut butter, maple, and coconut oil to a small saucepan. Place over a low heat. Once the mixture starts to melt, stir to combine. Take from the heat and stir through the peanuts. Pour over the cooled based and place in the fridge for a couple of hours to set.
To make the topping, add the milk chocolate and coconut oil to a microwavable bowl and melt together for about a minute in the microwave. Stir to combine and pour over the set slab. Leave in the fridge for a few hours or overnight to fully set.
Cut into slices or chunks and place in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to five days. Enjoy!
