Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

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Weight watchers no-bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars are a lightened-up version of a favorite chocolate and peanut butter treat. They are creamy, nutty, and chocolatey but made with smart swaps to keep the points lower. You only need a few pantry staples, and in just a little time, you can have a dessert that feels indulgent without going off plan. Weight watchers no-bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars cut cleanly, travel well, and make portion control simple since each bar is already sized.

STATS

  • Diet: Weight Watchers, low-fat, vegetarian
  • Course: Dessert
  • Prep time: 15 minutes Cuisine: American
  • Serving size: 1 bar
  • Cook time: 0 minutes
  • Yield: 16 bars
  • Difficulty: Easy
  • Cooking method: No-bake, chilled
  • Total time: 15 minutes plus chilling

EQUIPMENT

  • Mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula/wooden spoon
  • 8×8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

INGREDIENTS

  • One cup of graham cracker crumbs with reduced fat
  • Half a cup of powdered sugar alternative
  • 3/4 cup peanut butter powder (made with water as instructed)
  • Two tablespoons of melted light butter
  • One teaspoon of vanilla cream
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free tiny chocolate chips
  • Two teaspoons of sugar-free almond milk
  • 1/4 cup sugar-free peanut butter chips (optional)

INGREDIENT NOTES

Graham cracker crumbs:

  • Graham crackers on the crust base should have reduced fat. They are lesser caloric structures.

Powdered sugar alternative:

  • A high fructose sugar alternative, such as Stevia or monk fruit, maintains sweetness with no points.

Powdered peanut butter:

  • This is the trick of reducing fat levels yet obtaining the flavor of peanut butter. Mix with water before adding.

Light butter:

  • This is used to keep the crust together and provide richness using fewer calories.

Vanilla extract:

  • A drizzle gives the flavor a point.

Sugar-free chocolate chips:

  • Melt into a topping that is not over the top with the additional sugar.

Peanut butter chips:

  • Optional, but they are a Reese’s type of twist. Keep them non-caloric to keep the points down.

Almond milk:

  • Only a small amount of liquid is needed to make the topping smooth.

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Apply parchment foil to an 8 × 8-inch pan.
  2. Put the melted butter, prepared peanut butter powder, sugar replacement, vanilla, and graham cracker crumbs in a bowl.
  3. Mix till even but crumbly.
  4. To form the crust, press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  5. Make it out smoothly with the help of a spoon.
  6. Melt the peanut butter and chocolate chips with almond milk in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave.
  7. Stir and heat in 20-second increments till smooth. Cover the crust with the melted chocolate mixture.
  8. Using a spatula, distribute evenly.
  9. Place it in the cooler until it freezes, which should take at least two hours.
  10. After the bars have firmed, use the foil paper to remove them from the pan.
  11. Divide into sixteen equal squares.

TIPS

  • Cut clean bars with a sharp knife in hot water.
  • To add a sweet-salty touch, sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Stir in a few crushed pretzels into the crust, in case you like crunch.
  • The bars are freezable and cut them before freezing to serve in easy portions.
  • Swirl a teaspoon of sugar-free caramel syrup over the chocolate layer and chill.

STORAGE INFORMATION

Refrigerator:

  • Keep bars in the refrigerator for at least five days in a sealed bag.

Freezer:

  • Layer bars in a freezer-safe container with parchment between them. Freeze up to 2 months. Defrost in the refrigerator overnight before serving.

FAQs

Is it necessary to make use of powdered peanut butter?

  • Yes, it keeps the recipe light. The points would be increased by regular peanut butter.

Can I swap almond milk?

  • Yes, skim milk or any plant milk will be ok.

What in case I do not have graham crackers?

  • Use low fat digestive biscuits as a base for the crust or even rice cakes that have been crushed.

Can I make it dairy-free?

  • Yes, only dairy-free butter and chocolate.

Is this kid-friendly?

  • It is a definite yummy, yet far less dense than candy bars found in stores.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per bar)

Calories: 110

Protein: 4 g

Carbohydrates: 14 g

Dietary Fiber: 2 g

Total Fat: 5 g

Saturated Fat: 1.5 g Sodium: 95 mg

Sugars: 3 g

Each bar is worth three SmartPoints (WW)