Description
These Chocolate Crunch Bars are a delightful no-bake treat that combines the rich flavors of chocolate and peanut butter with a satisfying crispy texture. Perfect for a quick dessert or sweet snack!
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Crunch Bars Ingredients:
- 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips, peanut butter, butter, and honey until smooth.
- Combine: Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and salt, then fold in rice cereal.
- Set: Press mixture into the dish, refrigerate for 2 hours until firm.
- Serve: Cut into bars or squares, and enjoy chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.
- Add mini marshmallows or chopped nuts for extra texture.
- Store in fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
