No Bake Buckeye Bars {with Maple Syrup}
Nothing gets better than the combination of chocolate and peanut butter. These Buckeye Bars are sure to wow you and your guests any time of year!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter Smooth
- 2 cups cashews
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut flour or vegan pea protein Optional
Vegan Graham Cracker Crust**
- 18 sheets graham crackers 2 sleeves
- 1/3 cup milk of choice add more if needed to bind the crust mixture
Chocolate Layer
- 1 cup Chocolate Pick your favorite
- 2 tbsp peanut butter
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine graham crackes and milk to make your crust. blend until a thickened consistency is achieved
- Press the crust into an 8x8 pan. Set aside.
- Next, add cashews, maple syrup and peanut butter in the food processor and pulse until well combined. The texture should be gooey and smooth.
- If the texture appears to be too liquid-y add in the coconut flour or pea protein powder (it helps absorb the extra liquid). Blend again until well combined. *
- Next, press the peanut butter mix on top of the crust, smooth out with hands or a rubber spoon, pour chocolate mix on top and then chill for 3 hours. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
** If the texture is still not as tender as you prefer, add additional 1 tablespoon of powder at a time until it reaches your desired consistency.