Description
These no-bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars are a rich, crispy, and satisfying treat made with chocolate chips, creamy peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal. Quick to make and freezer-friendly, they’re perfect for dessert, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt, plus more for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a 9×5-inch loaf pan (or 8×8-inch pan) with parchment paper.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Stir in the peanut butter, vanilla extract, and 1/4 teaspoon sea salt until smooth and well mixed.
- Fold in the crisp rice cereal until evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer, using a spatula or flat-bottomed cup to pack it down firmly.
- Sprinkle additional flaky sea salt on top.
- Freeze for 15 minutes, or until firm and set.
- Once chilled, remove from the pan and slice into bars.
Notes
- Use dairy-free chocolate and vegan cereal for a vegan version.
- Substitute peanut butter with almond butter or sunflower seed butter for dietary preferences.
- Mix in shredded coconut, mini marshmallows, or chopped nuts for variety.
- To cut clean bars, use a warm knife after freezing.
- Store in the fridge for a firmer texture, or room temperature for softer bars.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
