Peanut Butter Jelly Bars (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars are where it’s at.  Your favorite childhood snack made into one tasty dessert bar.

This recipe came about because I accidentally contaminated a jar of jelly.  My youngest daughter is allergic to tree nuts and I used a spoon that had touched cashew butter in the jam. So I needed to use it up in a recipe.

I made these bars for my husband to take to work for snacks.

 

Peanut Butter Jelly Bars

 

These delicious bars are packed with peanut butter flavor.  They also happen to be vegan, gluten free and oil free!  I used raspberry jam, but you can use any jam flavor you like.  You can also use sunflower butter if you need a nut free option.

 

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Coffee Chocolate Brownies (Vegan, Gluten Free)

Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by REBBL, but all thoughts are my own.

Coffee Chocolate Brownies are in order.  You see, December is the time of year where we all tend to splurge a little, right?  So I am helping you out by sharing this new and easy brownie recipe.

 

 

Coffee Chocolate Brownies

For the coffee element of this recipe, I used REBBL’s Maca Cold-Brew Coconut Milk Elixir. I love REBBL products because even when you are indulging, you are getting super herbs like Maca.

Maca root is a super herb that is used to enhance vitality, stamina and energy.  So it’s perfect for this time of year since we are all out holiday shopping!

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Healthy Tropical Breakfast Bars

My husband is always looking for new things to take to work for breakfast.  He needed something new.  Lately, he has been taking my banana muffins or pumpkin spice muffins, but this is definitely switching it up a bit.

That’s why I made these Healthy Tropical Breakfast Bars for him.  They have all the flavors of a pina colada.  Yes, please!  The perfect bite of sunshine to get you through these last cold days of winter.

Healthy Tropical Breakfast Bars

 

I made mine with a coconut frosting, but you can totally eat them without it as well.  I used almond butter in my bars because that is what I had on hand at the time.  However, I think cashew butter may be even better.  I am definitely trying that next time!

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Salted Caramel Gooey Bars

Are you in full indulgence mode now?  If so, you will LOVE these Salted Caramel Gooey Bars.  They have a soft, buttery crust with a salted caramel filling.  So gooey that you may need to eat these bars with a fork.  I love all things salted caramel, don’t you? If you need more dessert ideas, you can check out these healthy desserts with 5 ingredients or less.

salted caramel gooey bars

They are seriously worth the last minute indulgence for 2016.  You will definitely go out with a bang. 🙂  These bars are gluten free, vegan and paleo.  They would be absolutely amazing if you top them with coconut whip cream.  Heading off to try that now! 🙂

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Pumpkin Chocolate Bars (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Pumpkin Chocolate Bars that are vegan, paleo and gluten free.  My favorite time of year is here!  Do you love fall too?   Pumpkin on all the things!

I am starting with these delectable pumpkin bars.  These healthy bars were inspired by this amazing recipe on Pinch of Yum.

As soon as I saw her recipe, I thought about making a pumpkin version.  It came out great!

 

pumpkin chocolate bars

Another great thing about these bars is that they contain no re-fined sugars.   They also require no cooking at all! Score!

These dessert bars are very rich and you only need a little bit to feel satisfied. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did.

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Chocolate Chip Quinoa Blondies

These Chocolate Chip Quinoa Blondies may be the best dessert I have made in a while.  I already have several Quinoa Brownies and also Quinoa Cookies on the blog.

I just never occurred to me to create a quinoa blondie recipe until now. I am so glad I did.  This opens the door up to different varieties in the future too!

 

chocolate chip quinoa blondies

 

These healthy blondies are vegan, gluten free and flourless.  They also come with a boost of protein. I swear, no one will ever know they were made with quinoa! Just try them and see for yourself.  You may not want to share with anyone. 😉

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