WW Peanut Butter Bars are the type of treat that will seem like a splurge but fit in your plan. They blend peanut butter’s rich, creamy texture with chocolate’s velvety sweetness. The bites are chewable, slightly fruity, and sweet enough. Using clever ingredient replacements, you can have all the taste of a traditional peanut butter chocolate bar without the additional calories. WW Peanut Butter Bars are easy, tasty, and ideal when someone wants to have a sweet bite without guilt.
STATS
- Diet: Weight Watchers, Vegetarian
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Course: Dessert, Snack
- Cuisine: American-inspired
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Chill Time: 2 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Yield: 16 bars
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cooking Method: No-bake, chilled
EQUIPMENT
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups & spoons
- Rubber spatula 8×8-inch baking dish
- Parchment paper
- Microwave-safe bowl (for melting chocolate)
- Refrigerator
INGREDIENTS
- One and a half cups of low-fat graham crackers
- Half a cup of water-prepared peanut butter powder
- A quarter cup of organic, creamy peanut butter
- Half a cup of melted light butter or margarine
- 1/2 cup of powdered sugar alternative
- Half a cup of chocolate chips, semi-sweet
- One teaspoon of coconut oil or mild olive oil
INGREDIENT NOTES
Graham cracker crumbs:
- Have a light, somewhat crunchy texture. Use low-fat crackers to save points.
Peanut butter powder:
- Fat-free but rich in peanuts. Stir in water to turn it into cream.
Natural creamy peanut butter:
- The richness and natural taste. A little serves as a counterbalance to the powdered one.
Light butter or margarine:
- Serves to bind the crust and is also smooth. Use melted for easy mixing.
Sugar-free powder:
- Does not add extra calories. Rubs freely, non-sticky.
Chocolate chips:
- This is a sweet topping layer. Semi-sweet or sugar-free, depending on your calories.
Olive oil or coconut oil:
- Added to the chocolate to give a shiny top and to cut easily.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place paper towels into an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.
- In a dish, mix together the melted butter, sugar replacement, creamy peanut butter, prepared peanut butter powder, and graham cracker crumbs.
- The mixture should be hard enough to push yet still soft.
- The crust is created by evenly pressing the mixture into the baking dish’s surface.
- Smooth with a spatula.
- Melt chocolate chips and oil in 20-second increments in a bowl that is safe to use in the microwave.
- Until smooth, stir in between batches.
- Cover the peanut butter foundation with melted chocolate. Using a spatula, distribute evenly.
- For at least two hours, place the dish in the freezer to solidify it.
- Use the parchment to lift the bars out after they are set.
- Using a sharp knife, cut into 16 squares. Enjoy the cold.
TIPS
- It is possible to let the bars reach room temperature before cutting them to prevent breakage.
- Cut further points by using chocolate chips that are free of sugar.
- To add more crunch, add a handful of the rice cereal pieces, crushed, to the bottom.
- Sprinkle the top of the layer of chocolate lightly with sea salt.
- Doubling the recipe with a bigger crowd should be in a 9×13-inch pan.
STORAGE INFORMATION
Fridge:
- Keep bars in a sealed box/jar for at least 5 days.
Freezer:
- Freeze for as long as 2 months. Before giving, must stir in fridge.
FAQS
Can I make these dairy-free?
- Yes, vegan butter and dairy-free chocolate chips.
Is only regular peanut butter allowed?
- Yes, but the bars will be more in points. Powdered peanut butter is used to make them light.
Do these need to stay chilled?
- Yes. The chocolate topping is softened at room temperature; therefore, it is recommended to refrigerate it.
Can I make them ahead?
- Yeah, these bars make good meal prep. They store their texture very well in the fridge.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
Calories: 120
Protein: 4 g
Carbohydrates: 14 g
Fiber: 2 g
Fat: 6 g
Sodium: 90 mg
Sugar: 5 g
Weight Watchers Points: About three (3) points per bar, depending on brand choices.