Homemade Crunch Bars
Indulge in these delightful Homemade Crunch Bars, featuring a mix of crispy puffed rice cereal, rich chocolate, and sweet peanut butter.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- microwave
- spatula
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- ½ cup peanut butter
- ¼ cup honey or maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a baking dish (about 8x8 inches) with parchment paper.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
- Gently fold in the puffed rice cereal until all the cereal is evenly coated with the chocolate-peanut butter mixture.
- Pour the mix into the prepared baking dish. Using a spatula, press the mixture down firmly to create an even layer.
- Place the dish in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 1 hour.
- Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and slice them into squares.
Notes
Store Homemade Crunch Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. They can be frozen for up to three months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight before consuming.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcal
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