Gluten Free Peanut Butter Bars

PEANUT BUTTER BARS
¼ cup coconut oil
1 cup creamy peanut butter
¼ cup raw honey
1 large egg, at room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1½ cups almond flour

½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon fine pink Himalayan salt

 

FUDGE ICING
1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons coconut oil
Fine pink Himalayan salt

 

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F Line an 8 × 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a 1-inch overhang on either side.

2. MAKE THE PEANUT BUTTER BARS.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt together the coconut oil and ¼ cup of the peanut butter in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, until combined, about 1 minute total.
Stir in the honey, egg, and vanilla. Add the almond flour, baking powder, and salt. Transfer the dough into the prepared baking dish and use a spatula to spread it into an even layer.

3. Bake until golden brown, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool for 10 minutes.

4. Dollop the remaining ¾ cup peanut butter over the bars, lightly spreading an even layer. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
5. MEANWHILE, MAKE THE ICING.

In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil together with a pinch of salt in the microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, 1 to 2 minutes. (Alternatively, you can do this in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.) Spread the icing over the bars. Put in the fridge for 1 hour. Enjoy😋