Reindeer Peanut Butter Chocolate Delight Bars These festive no-bake bars combine creamy peanut butter with rich chocolate, topped with whimsical reindeer decorations. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a fun treat any time of year! Ingredients Peanut Butter Layer 1 cup natural peanut butter or nut/seed butter of your choice (creamy recommended) 1 cup gluten-free almond flour or gluten-free oat flour (oat flour can be made by processing gluten-free oats) 1/4 cup maple syrup Chocolate Layer 1 cup chocolate chips or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 tablespoon coconut oil Reindeer Topping 1/2 cup gluten-free pretzels, broken or cut in half (use grain-free pretzels for a paleo option) 18 gluten-free candy eyes 9 gluten-free mini red M&Ms or small red candies gluten-free red & green sprinkles or festive decorations like Christmas trees Instructions 1. Line an 8 x 8 inch square pan with parchment paper and set aside. 2. To make the peanut butter layer, combine peanut butter and maple syrup in a small saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat, then mix in almond flour (or oat flour) until well combined. The mixture will be thick. Transfer it to the prepared pan and press down evenly with a spatula. Set aside. 3. For the chocolate layer, clean the saucepan and melt chocolate chips and coconut oil over low heat, stirring frequently until fully melted and combined. Remove from heat and pour the chocolate evenly over the peanut butter layer. Gently rock the pan side to side to ensure even coverage. Allow to set for about 10 minutes. 4. To create the reindeer topping, gently press pretzel halves into the chocolate layer to form antlers. Add candy eyes and a red M&M for the nose. Sprinkle with red & green sprinkles as desired. Alternatively, you can skip the reindeer decorations and simply add festive sprinkles for a colorful finish. 5. Refrigerate the bars for 2-3 hours or overnight until firm. 6. Once set, remove from the refrigerator and let the bars sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before slicing. This helps prevent the chocolate from cracking when slicing. Enjoy! 7. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
