{"id":17005,"date":"2019-12-07T07:31:24","date_gmt":"2019-12-07T13:31:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/recipe-for-peanut-butter-nanaimo-bars-with-pretzel-crust\/"},"modified":"2019-12-07T07:31:24","modified_gmt":"2019-12-07T13:31:24","slug":"recipe-for-peanut-butter-nanaimo-bars-with-pretzel-crust","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cinnamonandcoriander.com\/en\/recipe-for-peanut-butter-nanaimo-bars-with-pretzel-crust\/","title":{"rendered":"Recipe for Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars with Pretzel Crust"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this Nanaimo Bars recipe, the iconic Canadian dessert gets a sweet and salty treatment. The classic vanilla custard filling and cookie crust are replaced with a creamy peanut butter layer and a pretzel crust!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"Peanut<\/p>\n

What are Nanaimo Bars? <\/h2>\n

I first began hearing about Nanaimo Bars about 5 years ago, when I moved to Canada and started looking for iconic Canadian desserts to try! Why are Nanaimo Bars called that? Nanaimo Bars were made popular in the city of Nanaimo, British Columbia, by a housewife who submitted the recipe for a cookbook back in the 1950s.<\/p>\n

The conventional Nanaimo Bars recipe was made of a chocolate cookie crumb base, topped with a smooth and rich homemade vanilla custard filling and then topped a chocolate ganache. <\/p>\n

\"side<\/p>\n

Truth be told though, I\u2019ve never really been a fan of that plain vanilla custard filling. So for years, I\u2019ve been making different flavored versions! Coffee<\/a>, Mint, Irish Cream<\/a>, Red Velvet<\/a>, and other flavorings as well.<\/p>\n

And let’s not forget about these Vegan Nanaimo Bars<\/a>, – another neat twist on a Canadian treat! As I find traditional Nanaimo Bars overly sweet, I always try to think ways to make them less sweet.<\/p>\n

How to make Nanaimo Bars less sweet apart from reducing the amount of sugar? Well, by adding a salty element! My version today is indeed for all lovers of sweet and salty treats. Of Reeses Peanut Butter Cups, of Snickers. Of life in general. I give to you Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars with Pretzel Crust! I gotta say it trumps versions I have ever tasted in Canadian coffee shops.<\/p>\n

\"a<\/p>\n

Why you will love these Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars: <\/h2>\n

 First off, these are not too sweet! The base for these Nanaimo bars is a wonderfully dense and chewy mixture that includes crushed pretzels instead of Graham Crackers, shredded coconut, cocoa powder and a hint of cinnamon.<\/p>\n

The sweet and salty pretzel base is topped with a smooth and decadent peanut butter filling reminiscent of Reese\u2019s peanut butter cups, but less sweet plus we use GOOD peanut butter!  Finally, a thick layer of homemade chocolate ganache is spread over the top.<\/p>\n

The combination of flavors is phenomenal. Many times the base is too hard and the filling too soft, making them difficult to eat. Not with these Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars – they hold up well and are also easy to transport. Ideal for potlucks or holiday gatherings. <\/p>\n

\"Homemade<\/p>\n

How to store Nanaimo Bars? <\/h2>\n

 Store your Peanut Butter & Pretzel Nanaimo Bars in an airtight container in the fridge for 2 weeks or in the freezer for 6 months. They store great in freezer ziplock bags. To keep them from sticking together, I simply cut a few strips of parchment or wax paper to put in between each layer of the Nanaimo Bars.<\/p>\n

\"side<\/p>\n

Tips for making this Peanut Butter Nanaimo Bars Recipe: <\/h2>\n