Healthy Peanut Butter Millionaires Shortbread

Looking for a dessert that's so good, it'll make you feel like a millionaire? Well, our healthier Peanut Butter Millionaires Shortbread has got you covered!

Now, we know what you're thinking. "Healthy and delicious? That's impossible!" But with the help of our Amoretti® Premium Blanched Almond Flour and Amoretti® Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, this dessert is not only tasty but also nutritious.

Making this dessert is a piece of cake - or should we say, a piece of millionaires shortbread? All you need is some peanut butter, almond flour, a touch of vanilla extract, and a few other ingredients to create a treat that'll knock your socks off.

So, what makes this dessert so special? Is it the shortbread base? The creamy peanut butter layer? Or the smooth chocolate topping? I'd say it's a combination of all three.

But here's the best part: You can indulge in this dessert without feeling guilty! With Amoretti® Premium Blanched Almond Flour, you'll get all the benefits of almonds - healthy fats, fiber, and protein. Plus, a product that is so easy and ready to work with. No sifting for the win!  Oh! And with the addition of peanut butter, you'll get even more protein and healthy fats to keep you satisfied.

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your apron and get ready to make the most delicious and easy Peanut Butter Millionaires Shortbread you've ever tasted. Trust us, your taste buds will thank you.

Ingredients

For the shortbread base:

• 1 ½ cups packed Amoretti® Premium Blanched Almond Flour
• 3 tablespoons melted and cooled coconut oil
• 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
• 1 teaspoon Amoretti® Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the peanut butter layer:

• ⅔ cup drippy natural peanut butter (crunchy or creamy works)
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon Amoretti® Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt

For the chocolate layer:

• 3/4 cup dairy free chocolate chips
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

Directions

For the Shortbread Base:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8x8 inch square pan with parchment paper. Nothing bigger than this or they won't be a thick bar!
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   In a medium bowl add the almond flour, coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract and salt. Mix together with a fork until it forms a nice thick crumb texture. Add to pan and use your fingers to evenly press down into the pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Allow crust to cool for 10 minutes before adding caramel.

For the Peanut Butter "Caramel:"

1. Next make the peanut butter caramel layer: Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla extract and sea salt to a medium pot and place over medium-low heat for approximately 2 minutes until caramel starts to slightly bubble, stirring frequently. Pour over slightly cooled crust. 
2. Place in fridge for at least 30 minutes-1 hour to completely harden the peanut butter. 
3. While waiting, make your chocolate layer.

For the Chocolate Layer:

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   Add your chocolate chips and coconut oil to a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high in 30 second increments, stirring in between until chocolate is completely melted. 
2. Pour over the caramel layer and evenly distribute the melted chocolate. Place in fridge for at least 20 minutes until chocolate is completely hardened and bars are cooled.
3. Remove bars from pan and cut into 16 thin, rectangular bars 
4. Enjoy! Bars should be kept covered in the fridge until ready to serve.