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Lighter Peanut Butter Bars

These Lighter Peanut Butter Bars are a guilt-free treat that combines creamy peanut butter with sweet honey and crunchy Ritz crackers!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter (no-stir peanut butter only)
  • ½ cup white chocolate chips
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups crushed low-fat Ritz crackers (about 1 sleeve or 31 crackers)
  • ½ cup mini chocolate chips

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal later.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the creamy peanut butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Mix thoroughly until smooth and well combined.
  3. Add the crushed Ritz crackers to the wet mixture. Stir until the crackers are evenly coated, then gently fold in the white and mini chocolate chips.
  4. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and spread it evenly, pressing down firmly to create a solid base.
  5. Refrigerate the pan for at least 2 hours or until the bars are firm.
  6. Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and slice them into squares.

Notes

  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
  • Wrap each bar individually and freeze for up to three months.
  • Thaw frozen bars in the refrigerator or at room temperature before serving.