# Peanutty Chocolate Ganache Bars These Tasty Peanut Butter Squares Require No Time in the Oven By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-11-09 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-squares References: [bustle](http://www.bustle.com/articles/120850-peanut-butter-chocolate-ganache-bars-are-the-perfect-no-bake-dessert-recipe) & [publiclivessecretrecipes](http://publiclivessecretrecipes.com/2015/11/no-bake-peanut-butter-chocolate-ganache-bars.html) The 'Public Lives, Secret Recipes' blog published a tutorial for making tasty peanut butter squares. Although [peanut butter pairs well with jam](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pbj-protein-brownie), the creamy nut butter tastes even better when combined with chocolate. This simple no-bake dessert combines smooth peanut butter with rich chocolate ganache. The recipe offers an unusual take on a basic granola bar. The bottom of the peanut butter squares features a crunchy combination of rolled oats, raisins, peanut butter and almond milk. Because the recipe is made without eggs, there is no need to bake the bottom layer. The peanut butter base is then topped with a layer of rich chocolate ganache, which is made from heavy cream and semi-sweet chocolate. The end result is a [tasty granola bar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genius-gourmet) that is sweet enough to serve as dessert. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 20% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **No-bake Desserts:** An increasing trend of no-bake dessert recipes that offer quick and easy sweet treats without the need for an oven. - **Peanut Butter Flavors:** A growing trend of incorporating peanut butter flavors into various desserts, creating unique and delicious combinations. - **Alternative Granola Bars:** A trend of experimenting with different ingredients to create alternative granola bars that offer a twist on the traditional recipe. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Food and Beverage Industry:** The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to incorporate no-bake dessert options into their menus and product offerings, catering to the demand for quick and convenient treats. - **Confectionery Industry:** The confectionery industry can capitalize on the popularity of peanut butter flavors in desserts by introducing new peanut butter-infused chocolate products and variations on popular treats. - **Snack Industry:** The snack industry can take inspiration from alternative granola bars and explore new flavor combinations and ingredient options to create unique and healthier snack options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [PB&J-Inspired Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/no-bread-pbj.md) - [Nutty Nostalgic Baked Goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-dessert-bar.md) - [Peanut Butter-Focused Desserts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/milk-bar1.md) - [Crispy Peanut Butter Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-wafer-bar.md) - [Peanut Butter Chocolate Granolas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-chocolate-granola.md) - [Decadent Peanut Butter Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decadent-peanut-butter-treats-the-kraft-milk-chocolate-peanut-butter-thins-.md) - [Peanut Butter-Packed Snack Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuffed-oat-bars.md) - [Layered Peanut Butter Brownies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peanut-butter-brookie.md) - [Dessert-Flavored Breakfast Bars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rxbar-am-peanut-butter-dark-chocolate.md)