Vegan, Gluten Free Light Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Buddy!

I call this little bar a buddy because it's light, friendly, and totally looks out for you! Kinda like a good ol pal or a...buddy! I took a traditional peanut butter bar recipe, made it gluten free/vegan, and took out the heavy, unhealthy ingredients. Best part about this recipe, it's super easy!

Recipe Deets

1 1/4 cup gluten free flour (I use Bob's Mill)
1/2 cup unsweetened apple sauce
2/3 cup peanut butter (I used crunchy because that's what my step-daughter digs)
1/2 light brown sugar (or sugar substitute of choice)
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (optional, for inside the bars - I use Enjoy Life)
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

another 1/4 cup vegan chocolate chips (melted for the drizzle)

Preheat oven to 350 F

- put parchment paper in an 8x8 or 9x9 pan, set aside
- in a large bowl add apple sauce and peanut butter - blend with a mixer or hand mixer
- add flour, peanut butter, sugar, baking powder,  and vanilla - blend
- fold in chocolate chips (optional)
- place mixture in the pan and flatten evenly
- bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly brown along the edges
- let cool for about 15-20 minutes
- heat 1/4 cup chocolate chips in a non-stick pan, once melted take a fork and drizzle chocolate over the finished buddy
- let cool for another 15 minutes, then cut and serve!

Blamo!

First Foods: Banana Whip

This one is super easy!

I usually buy about 3 pounds of bananas at a local fruit and vegetable market for about $1.25. I store them by peeling the bananas and putting them in the freezer (in a freezer safe zip lock) for future use.

Recipe Deets

3 frozen bananas (some for yourself also haha)

- Use either a homogenizer, high powered blender, or food processor
- Process the bananas until they are a custard
- Serve cold!

such the lady

Easy peasy!