Peanut Butter Bars

makes ~15 bars

1 1/2 cups unsalted peanut butter

1 cup coconut butter*

3-4 tbsp maple syrup

1 1/2 cups dark chocolate

2 tbsp dairy-free milk

Pinch sea salt (optional)

Method

• In a saucepan , on medium heat, combine the peanut butter, coconut butter and maple syrup.

• Stir only until everything is combined.

• Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.

• Pour the mixture into the pan.

• Place in the fridge for about 30 minutes.

• Melt the chocolate chips and milk.

• Once melted, pour over the peanut butter layer.

• Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.

• Let chill for another 30 minutes.

• Cut into squares.

• Coconut butter can be made by blending an equal amount of desiccated coconut with a dash of vanilla essence and a small volume of melted coconut oil