🍫 Weight Watchers No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

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Description

These Weight Watchers No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars are a healthier take on the classic Reese’s peanut butter cups, with all the creamy, chocolatey goodness but fewer calories and less sugar. They’re easy to make, require no baking, and are a perfect guilt-free dessert or snack!

Ingredients

✅ For the Peanut Butter Layer:

1 cup natural peanut butter (or powdered peanut butter mixed with water for fewer points)
1/4 cup honey or sugar-free maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups almond flour (or crushed graham crackers)
1/4 teaspoon salt (if using unsalted peanut butter)

✅ For the Chocolate Topping:

3/4 cup sugar-free chocolate chips (such as Lily’s)
1 teaspoon coconut oil (optional, helps smooth chocolate)

Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Peanut Butter Base:

In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or syrup), and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
Gradually add almond flour and mix until a thick dough forms.
Press the mixture evenly into an 8×8-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.

2️⃣ Melt the Chocolate:

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 20-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer and spread evenly.

3️⃣ Set & Slice:

Place the pan in the refrigerator for about 1-2 hours or until firm.
Once set, lift the parchment paper out, cut into 16 small bars, and enjoy!

Servings & Weight Watchers Points

Servings: 16 bars
WW Points (Per Bar): 3-5 (varies based on ingredients used)

🔹 Using powdered peanut butter instead of natural can reduce points.
🔹 Opt for sugar-free chocolate chips to keep it lower in points.

Nutritional Information (Per Bar)

(Approximate, depending on ingredients used)

Calories: 120-140
Protein: 4g
Carbs: 10g
Fats: 8g
Sugar: 3g

Benefits of This Recipe

✔ Lower in sugar than traditional peanut butter bars
✔ Packed with protein and healthy fats from peanut butter
✔ No baking required – quick & easy!
✔ Kid-friendly & great for meal prep
✔ Weight Watchers-friendly

Tips for Best Results

✅ Use natural peanut butter or PB2 to control added sugars.
✅ If using powdered peanut butter, mix it with water until creamy before adding it to the recipe.
✅ Let the bars sit at room temperature for a few minutes before cutting to avoid cracking the chocolate layer.
✅ Store in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.

Q&A Section

🔸 Can I use regular peanut butter?
Yes, but natural peanut butter or PB2 is best for lower WW points.

🔸 What can I substitute for almond flour?
Crushed graham crackers or oat flour work well as alternatives.

🔸 How do I make it dairy-free?
Use dairy-free chocolate chips like Enjoy Life brand.

🔸 Can I freeze these bars?
Absolutely! Wrap individually and store in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Enjoy your Weight Watchers No-Bake Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars guilt-free! 😋 🍫🥜