No-Bake PB&J Bars (Grain-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free)

Peanut butter & jelly is one of the most incredible nostalgic flavor parings I can think of, and it SHINES in these super easy no-bake pb&j bars. This pb&j bar recipe is also grain-free and refined-sugar-free for the perfect healthier sweet treat!

The Perfect No-Bake Dessert!

No-bake desserts have been my go-to recipes recently. Not only are they nearly foolproof to make perfectly every time since there’s no risk of over/under baking them but they are SO easy to make in just 10 minutes before going about your day. These no-bake pb&j bars are also conveniently egg-free too. Since the recent egg shortage (and therefore, crazy price increase) I’ve been on a mission to re-create my favorite desserts and dishes into a no-bake, egg-free version.

In my mind, these no-bake pb&j bars are the perfect dessert. A little sweet, a little salty, a little fruity, a little nutty. These pb&j bars also have the perfect texture: soft & chewy with bursts of crisp freeze dried strawberries and crunchy peanuts. Everything about these no-bake pb&j bars make them nearly irresistible for me to pass by!

Grain-Free, Refined-Sugar-Free PB&J

I love a good old fashioned PB&J sandwich. If you didn’t grow up with them, I sincerely offer you all of my condolences. If PB&J was a frequent component of your childhood lunch menu, then you probably 100% get why I’m hyping these up so much!

With that said, I haven’t had a pb&j since being diagnosed with IBD 3 years ago. I’ve been able to almost completely manage my symptoms by switching over to the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, which (you guessed it!) eliminates certain specific carbohydrates to help reduce inflammation. Refined sugar and all grains happen to fall within this category unfortunately.

Traditional pb&j sandwiches usually contain both refined sugar and grain-based bread so I had to get a little creative in making a no-bake pb&j bar recipe that I could still eat without any bad repercussions. All it takes are a few very simple ingredient swaps! I used a monk fruit sweetener and freeze-dried strawberries in place of jelly filled with traditional cane sugar and a blend of almond flour, coconut flour, and collagen protein to give these pb&j bars the perfect soft texture!

What You’ll Need

• 8″x8″ pan
• Parchment Paper
• Almond Flour
• Coconut Flour
• Collagen Peptides
• Crunchy Peanut Butter
• Creamy Peanut Butter
• Granulated Monk Fruit Sweetener
• Freeze-Dried Strawberries
• Pure Vanilla Extract
• Unsweetened Almond Milk

How to Make No-Bake PB&J Bars

Step 1: Combine all of the ingredients together in a large food processor.

Step 2: Pulse on High for 30-45 seconds, until a thick mixture forms. Press the dough into an 8″x8″ pan lined with parchment paper and place in the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes.

Step 3: Drizzle melted coconut butter and melted peanut butter over the surface of the chilled dough. Slice into 16 bars and serve cold! Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

More of My Favorite No-Bake Recipes

• Coconut Cookie Collagen Bars
• Gingerbread Coconut Cookies (Paleo, SCD)
• Paleo Blueberry Lemon Bites
• SCD/Paleo Caramel Almond Bars
• Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bites

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