Lightened Up Peanut Butter Bars

Ingredients:

• 2  cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1 cup peanut natural peanut butter
• 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips ( I used 71% cocoa)
• 1 1/2  cups sucanat

Directions:

1. Pour sucanat into blender (I used my Vitamix) and place on high speed for 10-15 seconds to create a “powdered” sugar.  (Yes, it really is THAT easy!)
2. In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, powdered sucanat, peanut butter and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch pan. Melt chocolate chips over a double boiler or in the microwave, stirring occasionally. Spread melted chocolate over the crumb crust. Chill for about 5 minutes, then cut into bars before the chocolate is completely set, then chill until ready to serve.

Source:  laurenkellynutrition.com