Get the Recipe: Homemade Payday Bars
These healthier homemade Payday bars offer a delightful sweet and salty taste much like the classic candy, but they're vegan, gluten-free, free from refined sugar, and made with just a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peanuts
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¾ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- First, line a bread loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Spread 1 cup of the peanuts into the bottom of the lined pan.
- In a microwave safe bowl, add the maple syrup, peanut butter, coconut oil, and vanilla. Stir together. Microwave for 30 seconds. Stir until creamy. If needed, microwave for another 10 seconds.
- Pour this mixture on top of the peanuts. Smooth into an even layer.
- Then, sprinkle the remaining 1 cup of peanuts on top.
- Freeze for 1 hour or until set.
- Finally, remove from the freezer and carefully slice into bars.
Notes
- I recommend using unsalted peanuts, especially if your peanut butter is salted.
- The peanut butter mixture should be creamy and slightly thicker than caramel sauce.
- Use peanut butter made from only peanuts and salt.
- Allow the bars to freeze until set. Then use a large sharp knife to slice into bars.
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Calories: 371kcal, Carbohydrates: 18g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 29g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g, Monounsaturated Fat: 15g, Sodium: 113mg, Potassium: 431mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 9g, Calcium: 62mg, Iron: 2mg