If you’re looking for a ridiculously simple sweet treat with maximum flavour and minimum fuss, this Peanut Butter Traybake is your new best friend. It’s rich,, chocolatey and packed with the perfect amount of peanutty goodness—basically, everything you could want in a no-bake bake!

This is one of those recipes that’s great to whip up when you’re short on time but still want to impress. Ideal for picnics, parties, or just a sneaky treat with your afternoon cuppa.

When life gets busy but the sweet tooth calls, traybakes are the ultimate solution. No fiddly processes, no oven required (in this case), and maximum reward for minimal effort. They’re the kind of bake-anytime treat that feels nostalgic, crowd-pleasing, and just plain comforting. Whether you’re baking with little helpers, need something speedy for a last-minute get-together, or just want to treat yourself to a square, this one hits the spot every time. So let’s get started!

How to Make It:

1. Prepare your tin – Line a square or rectangular traybake tin (approx. 20×20 cm or similar) with baking paper.
2. Make the base – In a large saucepan over low heat, melt together the butter, golden syrup, and caster sugar. Stir until smooth and combined.
3. Add the peanut butter – stirring until melted.
4. Add the biscuits – Remove from the heat and stir in the crushed digestive biscuits until everything is well combined.
5. Press & chill – Spoon the mixture into your prepared tin and press it down firmly into an even layer. Pop it into the fridge to chill for an hour.
6. Top with chocolate – Once the base is set, pour over your melted chocolate and spread evenly. Sprinkle with chopped nuts for an extra hit of texture and flavour.
7. Chill again – Return to the fridge until the chocolate is set (about 30 mins). Then cut into squares or bars and enjoy!

Tips & Twists:

• Try using crunchy peanut butter for a bit more texture.
• Add a pinch of sea salt on top of the chocolate for a sweet-salty hit.
• Swap the digestives for hobnobs for a different vibe.
• Want to make it extra fun? Stir in some mini marshmallows or crushed pretzels!

Peanut Butter Traybake

Karen

Deliciously moreish mix of peanut butter, biscuits and chocolate.

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Course Snack

Servings 20

Ingredients

  

• 250 g crushed digestive biscuits
• 80 g unsalted butter
• 40 g caster sugar
• 3 tbsp golden syrup
• 340 g smooth peanut butter
• 400 g milk chocolate
• 4 tbsp chopped nuts e.g hazelnuts or peanuts

Instructions

 

• Melt the butter, sugar and syrup in a pan over a low heat.
• Add the peanut butter and stir until melted.
• Remove from heat and add the crushed digestives, mixing until well combined.
• Press into a lined 20cm baking tray and allow to cool. before putting in the frisge for an hour to set.
• Once set, melt the chocolate and pour over the biscuit base, making sure to spread it out to the edges.
• Sprinkle with chopped nuts and pop back in the fridge for approx. 30 mins.
• Cut into squares and enjoy!

Keyword no bake, peanut butter, quick, snacktime, traybake

Whether you’re baking ahead for a weekend treat or need something quick and delicious that doesn’t require turning the oven on, this Peanut Butter Traybake is your new go-to. Simple to make, hard to resist.

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