Description
Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful no-bake treat that combines rich chocolate and crispy rice cereal, making them perfect for sharing or enjoying on your own.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Optional: sea salt or extra chocolate for topping
Instructions
- Gather ingredients and tools, including a mixing bowl and an 8×8 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth, stirring continuously to avoid burning.
- Remove from heat and fold in rice cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly and pressing down gently.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm, then lift out using parchment paper and cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix in nuts or dried fruits. Store bars in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain crispness. Experiment with different types of chocolate for varied taste profiles.