Homemade Crunch Bars
These Homemade Crunch Bars are a delicious, easy-to-make treat with a perfect balance of rich chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal. A quick freeze sets them into irresistible bars that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: american
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- ⅓ cup peanut butter
- 1 cup rice krispies
- Flaked sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Line an 8×8 square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt Chocolate and Peanut Butter: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 ½ cups chocolate chips and ⅓ cup peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add Rice Krispies: Once the chocolate and peanut butter are melted, stir in 1 cup rice krispies until well coated.
- Spread in Pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread it out evenly. If desired, dust with flaked sea salt.
- Freeze: Place the dish in the freezer for about 15 minutes to set. Once firm, cut into 8 bars and enjoy!
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of rice krispies to your preference for crunchiness.
- Flaked sea salt is optional but adds a nice touch of contrast to the sweetness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
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