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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Bars.

Jul 7, 2016 · Modified: May 6, 2017 by Kelly Roenicke · 24 Comments

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Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!

These creamy, delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a decadent, yet healthy dessert! Perfect for a simple summer treat. 

Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!

The other day I was in the mood for a creamy dessert. But not ice cream…more like a cheesecake. And that was a real dilemma, because I don’t really do cheesecake. We generally don’t bake with dairy around here, although it seems like my oldest son is starting to tolerate it a little bit better, so maybe someday. And vegan cheesecake is generally made of cashew cream, so that’s definitely a no go for us, too!

Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!

So I put on my thinking cap, and looked in the cupboard, and saw some coconut cream. And I decided that coconut cream + peanut butter + a no-bake crust made with dates sounded pretty awesome, and these no-bake peanut butter cream bars were born. Plus I added a little chocolate drizzle on top just for good measure. :)

Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!

If you can’t do peanut butter, never fear, you can do any nut butter or seed butter that works for you. Sunbutter or pumpkin seed butter would work well here. I hope you enjoy this rich and creamy, but healthier dessert!

Dairy free peanut butter cream bars are a decadent no-bake treat! An easy, delicious, and healthier dessert recipe.

Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!
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No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Bars.

A creamy, delicious topping sits on a crust made of oats and dates. This is a delicious and light dessert!
Course Dessert
Cuisine Dairy Free, gluten free, vegan.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 -8
Calories 461 kcal
Author Kelly Roenicke

Ingredients

  • 8 Medjool Dates pitted
  • ¾ cup gluten free old fashioned oats
  • 11 ounces coconut cream* 1 ⅓ cup
  • 2 Tablespoons maple syrup
  • ⅜ cup peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup dairy free chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Line a 5x8 loaf pan with parchment paper so that it hangs over the sides.
  2. Place the pitted dates and the oats in a food processor, and process until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the loaf pan.
  3. Place the coconut cream, peanut butter, and maple syrup in the blender and blend until smooth.
  4. Pour the peanut butter cream over the crust. Cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 2-3 hours.
  5. Place the dairy free chocolate chips in the microwave and heat for about 60 seconds until melted.
  6. Remove the bars from the refrigerator, and use the edges of the parchment paper to gently remove the dessert from the pan. Place it on a flat surface, and slice into bars with a sharp knife.
  7. Drizzle the peanut butter bars with the melted chocolate. Enjoy! Store leftover bars in the refrigerator.

Recipe Notes

*I used the So Delicious Culinary Coconut Milk for this recipe, which is like a thick coconut cream. If you can't find that brand, I would recommend Taste of Thai, which is quite thick. Alternatively, you can take a can of full fat coconut milk, place it in the refrigerator for 24 hours and then scoop out the coconut cream, leaving the liquid behind.

Nutrition Facts
No-Bake Peanut Butter Cream Bars.
Amount Per Serving
Calories 461 Calories from Fat 270
% Daily Value*
Fat 30g46%
Saturated Fat 19g119%
Sodium 77mg3%
Potassium 547mg16%
Carbohydrates 47g16%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 31g34%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 50IU1%
Vitamin C 1.5mg2%
Calcium 59mg6%
Iron 2.9mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These no-bake peanut butter cream bars are:

  • light and delicious
  • gluten free, dairy free, and vegan
  • the perfect summer dessert
  • a healthier dessert choice

Light and delicious no-bake peanut butter cream bars are a wonderfully decadent dessert!

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Filed Under: Dairy Free, Desserts, food, Gluten Free, Recipes, Sweets, Vegan Tagged With: Dairy Free, easy recipe, Egg Free, Fish Free, Garlic Free, Gluten Free, Mustard Free, no bake, Onion Free, Sesame Free, Shellfish Free, Soy Free, Tree Nut Free

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Kelly Roenicke
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Mom to two boys with food allergies and sensitivities, Kelly is passionate about allergy friendly cooking and baking. She believes that you can enjoy amazing, easy recipes even when cooking for multiple food allergies.
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Comments

  1. Vanessa

    April 01, 2018 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    A great success. Everyone loves it!

    Reply
  2. Megan

    June 15, 2017 at 5:03 am

    Hi I am having issues with the crust part. it isn’t making a crust or it is still crumbly after putting it in the processor am I missing something?

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      June 21, 2017 at 4:19 pm

      I’m sorry to hear that! Your dates could have been a bit more dry – you could add more dates and a bit of water if this happens again.

      Reply
  3. Efthymia

    November 25, 2016 at 4:38 pm

    5 stars
    Thank you for the wonderful recipe. I used the cream as a pudding-like treat at the party for my nephew’s christening. I only changed honey for maple syrup and added a few drops of lemon extract. It was a huge hit! So creamy and just perfect for Advent (for us Greek Orthodox, Advent is a period of fasting).

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      December 04, 2016 at 12:59 pm

      Sounds really good! I’m glad it worked for you!

      Reply
  4. Pam Newlin

    November 19, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    Can you elaborate on the kind of coconut cream you use? I’ve seen so many recipes call for coconut cream when what the recipe author really means is coconut milk or coconut manna. I made these bars this evening and used Thai Kitchen brand’s new product that is actually called “Coconut Cream” and after around 2.5 hours, they seem nowhere near firm enough to remove from the pan and slice. Thank you in advance!

    Reply
    • Pam Newlin

      November 19, 2016 at 8:02 pm

      My apologies….I now see where you specified above to indicate that you used the So Delicious brand of culinary milk. That explains the odd 11oz measurement….Now I wish I would have used the box of that that I have on hand. Even using the Thai Kitchen brand that is specifically labeled Coconut Cream proved somewhat challenging measuring out the 11 ounces.

      Reply
      • Kelly Roenicke

        November 22, 2016 at 10:09 am

        No problem at all, I’m glad you commented. I will be adding a cup measurement to the recipe for those who can’t find that brand. Did your bars ever firm up? Thai Kitchen can sometimes be a little thinner in consistency. A Taste of Thai is a bit thicker, but my favorite is the So Delicious Culinary Coconut Milk.

        Reply
  5. Gail

    September 14, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    These look amazing!

    Quick question though: when you say “coconut cream” do you mean the canned coconut milk or the ones actually labelled “coconut cream.” I’ve seen cans with both names.

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Kelly Roenicke

      September 17, 2016 at 4:47 pm

      Actual coconut cream would be best, or you could get full fat canned coconut milk and put the can in the fridge overnight. In the morning, the cream will have separated from the water. Just scoop out the cream and use that.

      Reply
  6. Debbie

    August 03, 2016 at 8:35 am

    Do you use cream of coconut or coconut milk?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      August 16, 2016 at 9:23 am

      Cream of coconut! If you have only coconut milk, place the can in the fridge, and wait for about 12 hours, then scoop out just the cream.

      Reply
  7. BoBo

    July 25, 2016 at 8:49 am

    Can I sub for instant oatmeal.. or do you think it would drastically change the consistency of the dessert?

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 28, 2016 at 10:44 am

      I think you could use that. Let me know if it works!

      Reply
  8. Blaine

    July 15, 2016 at 4:10 pm

    What brand of coconut cream did you use? This looks delightful!

    Reply
    • Kelly

      July 17, 2016 at 10:24 am

      I prefer the So Delicious Culinary Coconut Milk, but any brand of coconut cream should work!

      Reply
  9. Alanna

    July 09, 2016 at 6:38 pm

    I am ALL about no-bake in the summer but the fact that these are peanut butter has me wanting to make them ASAP. These look so delicious!!

    Reply
  10. Kristy from Southern In Law

    July 08, 2016 at 7:09 pm

    These look incredible! I never would have guessed they were vegan or dairy free! Definitely the perfect cheesecake alternative ;)

    Reply
  11. Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice

    July 08, 2016 at 7:35 am

    I’ve been craving all of the no-bake treats that I can get my hands on this summer, so these look perfect! Love the pb flavor!

    Reply
  12. Sue Johnston

    July 08, 2016 at 6:52 am

    These look delicious, I’m going to try subbing sunflower butter!

    Reply
  13. Kristine | Kristine's Kitchen

    July 08, 2016 at 12:43 am

    These bars look incredible, Kelly! You have so many smart allergy-friendly tricks up your sleeve. I love that you made the crust for these bars with just dates and oats!

    Reply
  14. Julie Harrington

    July 07, 2016 at 5:28 pm

    5 stars
    these look INCREDIBLE!!! Perfect for the summer!

    Reply
  15. Laura

    July 07, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    Umm hello these are my spirit food! They look like chocolate peanut butter perfection!

    Reply
  16. Allie

    July 07, 2016 at 4:32 pm

    Love this! pinning for later

    Reply

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