Remember what I said a couple weeks ago about how people need to turn the oven on more in the summer?
You know, that whole spiel I went on about creativity being stifled by trends or whatever.
Yeah, I take that all back.
It’s been in the upper 90s and the 100s this week and that means that anyone who turns the oven on in my house is my enemy. It’s getting serious, people.
Especially since A/C just can’t keep up with this heat wave. My room, in addition to being on the top floor (why does heat have to rise??), doesn’t have a complete vent. I have two fans running all the time and it’s still ridiculously hot.
In addition to the weather itself, there are a ton of people living in and coming to/from my house, since it’s dance camp this week. The extra body heat means that I’m constantly looking for a cool corner and a chilled drink.
The idea for these bars came to me while I was sticking my head in the freezer to cool down looking for ice cream. I love no bake desserts, but haven’t made one in a while. It was time.
I recently made a veganized version of Sally’s Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. Since I’ve been trying to eat a little lighter now that it’s so hot, I decided to make my own version using PB2, a brand of powdered peanut butter.
These bars are naturally sweetened with maple syrup and vanilla extract. Packed with peanut butter and coconut flavor, they are satisfying and healthy while killing a chocolate craving in a flash!
If the summer heat is slowly melting you, give these a try! And if you’re looking for even more vegan/vegetarian no-bake dessert recipes, find more here.
- 1 cup powdered peanut butter
- ⅓ cup water
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut + a pinch more for topping
- ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, melted
- Combine powdered peanut butter, maple syrup, water, vanilla extract, and coconut in a large bowl.
- Press into an aluminum foil-lined 8x4 pan or Tupperware container.
- Spread melted chocolate chips over top and top with additional coconut if desired.
- Freeze for 1 hour before slicing and serving. Store in refrigerator.
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And I fall to my knees in awe of how delicious these look!
Thanks, Gigi!
Wow, Medha, that really sucks. Our AC is working just fine, so I can pretend that the 100 degrees is just not happening!
These bars look amazing. I’d definitely eat the whole batch with all the fans blasting!
Haha nice! Thanks, Mir!
Oh my gawsh, these….
It’s been hot as Hades here, too, so no bake everything is sounding pretty marvelous right now. I have a ton of powdered PB in my pantry that I didn’t know what to do with, and looks like you solved that problem. Chocolate PB Coconut Bars for dayz!
Powdered PB is just the best thing ever 🙂
Yep, no bake is where it’s at! Especially these no bake bars… These are some good looking bars, my friend!
Thanks!
I can’t stand when it gets that hot. I get super dizzy in about 2 minutes. Haha.
These bars look absolutely beautiful! And I love that you use the powdered peanut butter!
Thank you!
Oh man, these are my kind of bars! Chocolate, peanut butter, coconut…check check check to three of my favorite ingredients! These must make their way into my belly ASAP 🙂
Haha thanks!
Yay! I love recipes using pb powder. Your bars seems perfect for indulging during summer 🙂
Thanks, Marie!
LOL I’m not allowed to turn on the oven at my house either! LOVE the looks of these, coconut, PB & choc are a match made in heaven!
Thanks, Denise!
Yum! It is definitely perfect weather for no-bake bars. These look fabulous!
Thanks so much, Becky!
It’s hot alright, and I can’t take the heat! No bake treats are a must right now, and I’m loving everything about these. What an amazing combination!
Thank you!
Ugh! I totally know how you feel with the hot house. Our bedroom climbs into the mid-80’s because it sits over our garage. We finally had to go get a portable AC unit just so we could sleep in there at night. Maybe I should have just made a batch of these bars and put them next to my bed…I would’ve forgotten how hot it was! 🙂
Haha thanks, David!
These look wonderful! Seriously, chocolate and peanut butter is just bliss. I’m kind of crazy with the constant oven use (it’s been seriously hot!) but I have been thinking more about no-bake recipes because I’ve been having issues with our oven. But it’s good to know I can make delicious bars like this even if my oven gives out!
Sorry to hear about your oven issues- ours always stops working right when I actually need to bake something, it’s the worst!
what a delicious recipe! i’ve recently been trying my hand at vegan baking too – and definitely can see myself trying these out Xx
Thanks, Thalia!
I heart PB2! This is such a creative use of it! I will absolutely be trying these!
Thanks so much!
It’s been so hot here and no bake treats are all I’ve been craving! These look like the perfect afternoon pickup! Love the chocolate, coconut and peanut butter combo!
Thanks so much!
LOL – sticking head in freezer! I’d be doing that too, Medha! I’ll send some cool air your way.. it’s 61F here today with a high of 63F! That’s PNW living in the Summer. When I left Texas to move to WA, that is one thing I knew I’d never miss. Those dang hot Summers. I hope you’re able to cool off.. that is too hot!! No wonder you’re not turning on the oven. But look at this delicious alternative?! Fabulously mouthwatering my dear! xo
Thanks, Traci!
Love me a good no-bake recipe, and these look divine!!
Thanks, Todd 🙂
Super yummmm !
🙂