Since I’ve been on a klondike bar, and bagel kick lately, I decided to change it up a little bit. Also I wanted to come up with more vegan recipes as I have several vegan friends. What better combo to make into a dessert than Peanut butter and Jelly?!?!
This honestly turned out just like I imagined, and I was SOO HAPPPPYY!!! It’s basically a peanut butter and jelly sandwich that you eat with a fork. Also, I’m gonna let you in on a lil’ secret…I already made another version, it’s includes peaches, but that’s all i’m gonna say. You’ll have to keep an eye out for it in the next week or so. But it’s JUST as BOMB!!
Had to take a “pour picture” because isn’t it just satisfying?? Also, raspberries are SOOO underrated! Everybody always has strawberry flavored this, or strawberry that. Don’t get me wrong I love strawberries, I just think that raspberries fall into the shadows too many times!
Look at that golden almond flour crumble!! Got me drooling right now because we haven’t eaten supper yet!! I’m startin to get a little HANGRY if ya feel me! It didn’t get as brown as I wanted, but the bars were done, so didn’t want the rest to burn on account of wanting a super brown topping!! You can get the same almond flour I use with the link provided. We used to get the Bob’s Red Mill almond flour until our SAM’s Club stopped carrying it for whatever reason!! Can’t stand it when a store stops carrying an item because “they say” it’s not popular. Well it was popular with me!! Thankfully they now carry the Blue Diamond Almond Flour!!
Man….I gotta get in the kitchen and off this computer to make some more of these delish bars!!! Looking at other food bloggers, I imagine they have all their goodies sitting in their fridges and freezers so they’re stocked up for weeks. In reality they’re probably like me. Make a recipe and it lasts a few days.
Feel free to suggest recipes you want to see, or want to see healthified!! Vegan, Paleo, Keto, Low-Carb, THM, you name it?? If you’ve tried a recipe and like it, please let me know!! Tag me in your insta story. (@ac_unit18) DM me or comment below and be sure to rate it! You can also find me on pinterest!! Amy Croasmun!!!
Vegan PBJ Crumble bars
Ingredients
Crust
- 2 cups old fashioned oats
- 1/2 cup Pitted dates
- 1/2 cup Natural Peanut butter
- 1/2 cup water
Raspberry topping
- 12 oz. Fresh or frozen Raspberries
- 1/2 cup water
- 2 tsp Pyure (or preferred sweetener)
- 1/2 tsp Xanthem Gum
Optional Crumble topping
- 1/3 cup Almond Flour
- 1/2 tsp pyure (or preferred sweetener)
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
Instructions
Making the crust
- Blend the dates, peanut butter, and oats. Not too much, just until its well blended. With a spoon, mix in the water to moisten the mixture.
- Put in an 8x8 and flatten with your hands or a glass bottom.
Making the raspberry topping
- Preheat the oven to 350F
- Put the raspberries, water, and sweetener into a medium saucepan on med/high heat. Bring to a boil then turn to med/low heat. Slowly add the xanthem gum. Be sure to whisk well!!
- Pour the raspberry mixture over the crust.
Making the Crumble topping
- Melt the coconut oil. Mix into the Almond flour and sweetener.
- Sprinkle on top of the bars.
- Bake for 25 minutes! Let cool a bit before eating. Don't wanna burn your mouth! (My pet peeve!)
- You can eat these after they've cooled slightly or put them in the fridge to eat later. They taste even better with some natural peanut butter drizzled on top! They keep in the fridge for a good week!