Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Crust:

1. Place the nuts into a food processor and pulse down to a fine crumble (avoid over-blending or it will turn to peanut butter).
2. Then add your oil, syrup and salt.  Blend until it's a bit crumbly but combined.
3. Line your 8×8-inch pan with parchment (use chip clips to help keep it in place).
4. Add your peanut mixture and press that down evenly. Place that in the freezer to chill while you make the chocolate mixture.

To Make the Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer:

1. Melt your chocolate over a double boiler or use a microwave safe bowl in the microwave. Once melted, add syrup and vanilla. Whisk to combine. Once incorporated, then add the peanut butter and whisk to combine nicely. The texture will resemble a thick icing.
2. Add the chocolatey layer to the top of the chilled peanut base.  Spread evenly throughout.  Top with course salt if desired and return to the freezer for 2 additional hours.
3. Once chilled through, remove by lifting the overhanging edges of the parchment paper and place on a cutting board.
4. Store in the freezer or refrigerator.