Monkey Bars

Peanut butter, bananas, caramel, and chocolate create the ultimate indulgent treat! These Monkey Bars are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while being totally vegan-friendly.

Monkey Bars

Peanut butter, bananas, caramel, and chocolate create the ultimate indulgent treat! These Monkey Bars are perfect for satisfying sweet cravings while being totally vegan-friendly.
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Preparation 20 minutes
Preparation time:30 minutes
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Equipment

  • 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • medium mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Wire rack
  • Nonstick cooking spray

Ingredients

For the Peanut Butter Cookie Base:

  • 1 cup 125 g all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup 256 g creamy no-stir peanut butter
  • 1 banana mashed
  • ½ cup 100 g granulated sugar
  • ½ cup 120 ml soy or other nondairy milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For the Caramel Banana Topping:

  • 2 firm bananas
  • ½ cup 120 ml Caramel Sauce (see page 492 or use a store-bought vegan caramel)
  • ½ cup 88 g nondairy semisweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C, or gas mark 4).
  • Lightly coat an 8-inch (20-cm) square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
  • To make the Peanut Butter Cookie Base: In a large mixing bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour and ground cinnamon.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix the peanut butter, mashed banana, granulated sugar, nondairy milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  • Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients.
  • Do not overmix.
  • Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared baking dish.
  • To make the Caramel Banana Topping: Slice the bananas into thin slices (about ⅛ inch or 3 mm thick) and layer them evenly over the cookie dough.
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the banana layer.
  • Sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly across the top.
  • Bake for 30 minutes, or until the caramel is bubbly and the chocolate is melted.
  • Remove from the oven and place the baking dish on a wire rack.
  • Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing into 16 squares.

Notes & Wine Advice

Serving Tip:

Serve slightly warmed with a scoop of vegan vanilla ice cream or a dollop of coconut whipped cream for a next-level dessert experience.

Wine Advice:

Pair with a sweet dessert wine, like Moscato d’Asti, or serve with a cup of black coffee for a less sweet contrast.

Nutrition values

Calories: 210 kcal | Carbohydrates: 22 g | Protein: 5 g | Fat: 11 g | Sugar: 14 g
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Course; Dessert / Snack / Treats
Cuisine; International
Diets; Vegan