Better-Than-Store-Bought Snickers Bars

Snickers Bars used to be my weakness as a kid. I couldn’t (and still can’t) resist anything with peanut butter and chocolate! Who’s with me?

While I don't reach for candy bars as often these days, I still love those classic flavors. That's exactly why I created this homemade version—they have all the delicious chocolate-peanut butter goodness you crave, with less added sugar than a traditional candy bar.

Trust me, these homemade Snickers-inspired bars are every bit as satisfying and might even be better than the store-bought version!

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Prep Time: 5 minutes | Chill Time: 50 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• For the shortbread layer:

  1 and 1/2 cups almond flour

  3 tbsp coconut oil, melted

  2 tbsp maple syrup

  1 tsp vanilla extract

  1/4 tsp salt

• For the peanut butter layer:

  2/3 cup peanut butter

  1/3 cup maple syrup

  1 tsp vanilla extract

  1/4 tsp salt

• For the chocolate layer:

  3/4 cup chocolate chips (option for dairy-free or no added sugar)

  1 tbsp coconut oil

  Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions (yields 16 bars):

• For the shortbread layer: Mix all of the shortbread ingredients in a medium bowl and transfer to an 8x8-inch pan, pressing the mixture down until level. Bake until slightly golden.

• For the peanut butter layer: Mix all of the ingredients for the peanut butter layer in a small saucepan over medium-low heat until smooth. Pour the smooth peanut butter on top of the cooled shortbread layer, and place in the fridge for 30 minutes or until solid.

• For the chocolate layer: Melt the chocolate chips with the coconut oil in a second small saucepan over medium-low heat until melted. Pour the chocolate over the peanut butter layer and tilt the pan to evenly cover. Place the pan back in the fridge for 20 minutes until the chocolate has hardened.

• Slice & enjoy!

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