{"id":116041,"date":"2023-08-22T08:12:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-22T13:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/?p=116041"},"modified":"2024-09-13T18:57:24","modified_gmt":"2024-09-13T23:57:24","slug":"peanut-butter-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Peanut Butter Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth without cranking up the oven, no-bake recipes are THE BEST! Among <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/15-easy-no-bake-desserts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">all the delicious no-bake treats<\/a>, peanut butter bars stand out as a timeless favorite. With their rich, creamy peanut butter flavor and irresistible combination of textures, these peanut butter bars are a hit at parties, potlucks, or simply as a quick treat for yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This peanut butter bar recipe requires only five ingredients and no baking\u2014what&#8217;s not to love?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Related:<\/strong> If you love the combination of chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do, next you should try <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-balls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Balls<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-blossom-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/soft-peanut-butter-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Soft Peanut Butter Cookies<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-banana-smoothie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/?tp_image_id=116042\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/best-peanut-butter-bars-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ingredients\">Ingredients <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Graham Crackers &#8211; crushed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Powdered Sugar &#8211; also called confectioner&#8217;s sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Peanut Butter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Chocolate Chips<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I also add <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/45eJmC6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">flaky sea salt<\/a> to the top of these bars but it&#8217;s optional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/?tp_image_id=116043\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116043\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-ingredients-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-directions\">Directions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Crush the graham crackers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of peanut butter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Line an 8&#215;8 square baking pan with parchment paper and add this peanut butter mixture to the pan, smoothing in an even layer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted. This usually takes around 1 minute and 30 seconds. You can also do this in a double boiler on the stove top if you prefer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/?tp_image_id=116044\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116044\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/no-bake-peanut-butter-bars-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Pour the chocolate over the top of the peanut butter mixture, smoothing into an even layer. If using sea salt, sprinkle it on top now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours or overnight. Then slice into bars and enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tips-for-making\">Tips for Making<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The easiest way to crush graham crackers into crumbs is to put them in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to smash\/roll them into crumbs. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you don&#8217;t have an 8&#215;8 square baking pan or something similar in size, you could also divide the batter and chocolate topping into a standard (12) muffin tin for individual peanut butter cups. Just be sure to grease the pan well as parchment won&#8217;t easily work for this kind of pan. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>I like standard, creamy peanut butter (like Jif), but you can use natural or even chunky peanut butter in this recipe and still have success. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/?tp_image_id=116045\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116045\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-recipe-156x156.jpg 156w, 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rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puppy Chow Mix<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/no-bake-peanut-butter-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/no-bake-chocolate-silk-pie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Chocolate Silk Pie<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/bakery-style-giant-rice-krispie-treats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Giant Rice Krispie Treats<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/breakfast-cereal-popcorn-balls\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Classic Popcorn Balls<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"1200\" data-pin-url=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/peanut-butter-bars\/?tp_image_id=116046\" src=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-60x60.jpg 60w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-750x750.jpg 750w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-730x730.jpg 730w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-700x700.jpg 700w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-550x550.jpg 550w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-156x156.jpg 156w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-288x288.jpg 288w, https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/peanut-butter-bars-500x500.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These no-bake peanut butter bars are a delicious treat that requires minimal effort and yields maximum satisfaction. 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class=\"shortcode-image theme-text oc-recipe-text\" data-pin-nopin=\"nopin\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"screen-reader-text\">Get the Recipe<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">a no-bake dessert with only five ingredients!<\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Yield <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings-116392 wprm-recipe-servings-adjustable-0 wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"116392\" aria-label=\"Adjust recipe servings\">9<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">bars<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-prep-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-prep-time-label\">Prep <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-custom-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-custom-time-label\">Refrigeration Time <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time wprm-recipe-custom_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-custom_time-unit wprm-recipe-custom_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-hours wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-hours\">2<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> hours<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit-hours wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-hours\" aria-hidden=\"true\">hrs<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t<\/header>\n\n\t<section class=\"oc-recipe-content\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-columns\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-left recipe-left\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-ingredients\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Ingredients<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-container wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings-116392-container wprm-toggle-container wprm-toggle-buttons-container wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle wprm-toggle-active\" data-multiplier=\"1\" data-servings=\"9\" data-recipe=\"116392\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 1x\">1x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"2\" data-servings=\"9\" data-recipe=\"116392\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 2x\">2x<\/button><button class=\"wprm-recipe-adjustable-servings wprm-toggle\" data-multiplier=\"3\" data-servings=\"9\" data-recipe=\"116392\" aria-label=\"Adjust servings by 3x\">3x<\/button><\/div><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-116392-ingredients\" class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-ingredients-no-images wprm-recipe-116392-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"116392\" data-servings=\"9\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;cup&#032;melted butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-0\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">melted butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;cups&#032;graham cracker crumbs&#032;(~8 sheets)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-1\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">graham cracker crumbs<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(~8 sheets)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u00bd&#032;cups&#032;powdered sugar&#032;(confectioner&#039;s sugar)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-2\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">powdered sugar<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(confectioner&#39;s sugar)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1 \u215b&#032;cups&#032;peanut butter\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-3\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u215b<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">peanut butter<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;1&#032;cup&#032;chocolate chips\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-4\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chocolate chips<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: none;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-checkbox-container\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox\" aria-label=\"&nbsp;\u00bd&#032;tablespoon&#032;flaky sea salt&#032;(optional)\"><label for=\"wprm-checkbox-5\" class=\"wprm-checkbox-label\"><span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\">&#x25a2; <\/span><\/label><\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">flaky sea salt<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">(optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t <!-- @todo add () to equipment notes -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"desktop-right recipe-right\">\n\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-heading-instructions\"><h3 class=\"oc-recipe-heading-text\">Instructions<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"recipe-116392-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-116392-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"116392\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Crush the graham crackers.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a mixing bowl, stir together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, powdered sugar, and 1 cup of peanut butter.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Line an 8\u00d78 square baking pan with parchment paper and add this peanut butter mixture to the pan, smoothing in an even layer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">In a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips and remaining peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until the mixture is melted.\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Pour the chocolate over the top of the peanut butter mixture, smoothing into an even layer. If using sea salt, sprinkle it on top now.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-116392-step-0-5\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Refrigerate until set, about 2 hours or overnight. Then slice into bars and enjoy!<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div> <!-- @todo add () to attached ingredients -->\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n\t\t<div id=\"recipe-116392-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-normal wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-none\" style=\"\">Notes<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">The easiest way to crush graham crackers into crumbs is to put them in a ziplock bag and use a rolling pin to smash\/roll them into crumbs.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">You can also melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter in a double boiler on the stove top if you prefer.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">If you don\u2019t have an 8\u00d78 square baking pan or something similar in size, you could also divide the batter and chocolate topping into a standard (12) muffin tin for individual peanut butter cups. Just be sure to grease the pan well as parchment won\u2019t easily work for this kind of pan.<\/span><div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<span style=\"display: block;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"oc-recipe-meta\">\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-author-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-author-label\">\u00a9 Author <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author wprm-block-text-normal\"><a href=\"https:\/\/abeautifulmess.com\/author\/emma-chapman\/\" target=\"_self\">Emma Chapman<\/a><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Dessert<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">American<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-separate wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">no-bake desserts, 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Facts<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:1px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-regular\">Peanut Butter Bars<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-bold\">Amount per Serving<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-calories\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calories<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-extra-container\">520<\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-daily\">% Daily Value*<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">34<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">52<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Saturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">9<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">56<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Polyunsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">7<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Monounsaturated Fat<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">14<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sodium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">738<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">32<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Potassium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">270<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Carbohydrates<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">51<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">17<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Fiber<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">2<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-child-line\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Sugar<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">38<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">42<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-main\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Protein<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">8<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">g<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">16<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin A<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">451<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">IU<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">9<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Vitamin C<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">0.03<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">0<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Calcium<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">45<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">5<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-other\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-name\">Iron<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-spacer\">&nbsp;<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value-unit-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-value\">1<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-unit\">mg<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily-container\"><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-daily\">6<\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-nutrient-percentage\">%<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-line\" style=\"height:5px;\"><\/div><div class=\"wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text wprmp-nutrition-label-block-text-disclaimer\">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"card-disclaimer recipe-disclaimer\"><div class=\"wrap\">\n<p><em>Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated, using Spoonacular, for your convenience. 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