Name: Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 22 min
Total time: 37 min
Yield: 9 bars
Cuisine: American

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Vegan Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars

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Instructions

In a small bowl stir the flax egg and place in the fridge for at least 15 mins to thicken.

Preheat the oven to 350° F.

line a 8X8 pan with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl beat melted butter and brown sugar.

Add vanilla and stir in the peanut butter and flax egg, till well combined.

Add the flour, salt and baking powder. Mix together till the flour isn't visible anymore. The batter will be crumbly with tiny and large crumbs.

Mix in the chocolate chips.

Evenly press batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 13-15 mins or until a toothpick or fork is inserted in the center and comes out mostly clean.

Take the pan out of the oven and let the bars cool in the pan for 10 mins to allow them to set or the bars may fall apart. Then completely cool on a wire rack.

Cut in squares and enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Activate Your Flax Egg Properly 🥚
Mix 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed with 3 tablespoons water and let sit for 15 minutes before adding to your batter—this ensures proper binding and a better texture in your bars.
Brown Your Vegan Butter First 🧈
Melt and lightly brown your vegan butter for 2-3 minutes over medium heat before creaming with peanut butter to add depth and a subtle nutty richness to the base.
Chill Chocolate Chips Before Folding 🍫
Refrigerate your vegan chocolate chips for 30 minutes before folding them into the batter so they hold their shape better and create pockets of melted chocolate rather than streaking.
Underbake Slightly for Chewiness 🎯
Remove bars from the oven when a toothpick comes out with a few moist crumbs (not completely clean)—they'll continue cooking as they cool and develop that perfect chewy texture.
Press Down with Oil-Coated Hands ✋
Use damp or oil-coated hands to press the peanut butter mixture into the pan evenly—this prevents sticking and ensures uniform thickness for consistent baking throughout.