Homemade Crunch Bars (Award Winning Recipe!) Recipe
These Homemade Crunch Bars combine crispy rice cereal with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and a touch of maple syrup for natural sweetness. Easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or dessert, these bars set up firm in the fridge and deliver that perfect crunchy and chewy texture in every bite.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
Wet Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter (can substitute any nut or seed butter)
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup coconut oil (can substitute grass fed butter)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or a deep baking tray with parchment paper and set it aside to prevent sticking and ease removal of the bars.
- Combine wet ingredients: In either a microwave-safe bowl or over the stovetop, melt together the chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Heat just until melted and smooth, then remove from heat and whisk thoroughly to fully incorporate the mixture.
- Mix with cereal: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Stir well until the cereal is evenly coated and combined with the chocolate mixture.
- Set the bars: Transfer the combined mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for at least one hour until the bars are firm and set.
- Cut and serve: Once firm, remove the set mixture from the baking dish using the parchment paper. Cut into bars of your preferred size and enjoy.
Notes
- You can substitute peanut butter with any other nut or seed butter such as almond or sunflower seed butter.
- Maple syrup offers a natural sweetness, but honey or agave syrup can be used alternatively.
- Coconut oil can be replaced with grass-fed butter for a different flavor profile.
- For a nut-free version, choose a seed butter like sunflower seed butter.
- Ensure the bars are refrigerated long enough to properly set for easy cutting.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
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