The Easiest 3-Ingredient PB & J Bars (Grain-Free)
These are truly The Easiest 3-Ingredient PB & J Bars ever! I’m all for an elaborate baking day, but sometimes you just want a treat that takes no time to throw together. And this recipe certainly fits that bill. Made using only peanut butter, jelly, and eggs…it’s hard to get any simpler than that.
I’ve had peanut butter cookies made using PB, sugar, and eggs, but I wanted to create a fun twist on that recipe. Peanut butter and jelly is such a classic combo, and the flavors really come through in these bars. The jelly is used in the place of sugar, so the only sweetness of this recipe comes from the jelly. You can really use any kind of jelly you prefer, but I feel like strawberry jelly is what I think of when I think of PB & J.
These bars are so insanely gooey and chewy, I can’t even explain it. I love that they’re not overly sweet, and that the strawberry flavor is mixed in throughout the peanut butter to give a perfectly balanced combination of the two.
In addition to only needing three ingredients, this is also a one bowl recipe. It only takes a few minutes to mix together, pour it into a baking dish, and toss in the oven. And I feel like everyone is very likely to have a jar of peanut butter, jelly, and a couple eggs sitting around. It’s just such a convenient recipe!
So if you’re a fan of PB and J, as well as absurdly simple desserts, then these bars are definitely for you. They’re really so delicious and have almost a fudgy consistency that’s just so dang good.
If you do give The Easiest 3-Ingredient PB & J Bars a try, be sure to comment below and/or tag me on Instagram and let me know how they turn out! I really love to hear your thoughts.
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Take Care xx
Slim
The Easiest 3-Ingredient PB & J Bars (Grain Free)
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 30-35 minutes
Total time: 40 minutes
Serves: 16
Ingredients
1 jar (16oz) unsweetened peanut butter
1 cup + 2 tbsp to ¼ cup strawberry jelly (I used reduced sugar jelly)
2 eggs
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F and prep an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper or non-stick spray.
In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and 1 cup of jelly. Mix together until well combined.
Add in the eggs and continue stirring until well mixed.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
Swirl in the remaining jelly on top (anywhere from 2 tbsp to ¼ cup depending on your preference).
Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until the middle is set and firm to the touch. Let cool for 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
