Description
Indulge in these irresistible Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars! A simple no-bake treat that combines the classic flavors of peanut butter and chocolate with a satisfying crunch from crispy rice cereal. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Crispy Rice Cereal:
3 cups;
Creamy Peanut Butter:
1 cup;
Honey or Light Corn Syrup:
1/2 cup;
Granulated Sugar:
1/2 cup;
Semisweet Chocolate Chips:
1 1/2 cups;
Coconut Oil or Unsalted Butter:
1 tablespoon;
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Mix Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, honey, and sugar until smooth. Remove from heat and mix in the cereal. Press into the pan.
- Melt Chocolate: Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil in the microwave. Spread over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until set. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- For a salty-sweet twist, top with flaky sea salt before chilling.
- You can use dark or milk chocolate instead of semisweet for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
