Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of sweet and crunchy with these homemade crunch bars. Made with simple ingredients like chocolate and crispy rice cereal, these treats are a quick and easy snack that everyone will love. Whether for movie nights, lunchboxes, or as a delightful dessert, customize them to fit your taste. Enjoy the satisfying crunch in every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semi-sweet or milk)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals until melted, stirring until smooth.
- Mix in honey or maple syrup until well combined.
- Gently fold in crispy rice cereal until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour until firm, then cut into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: - For extra texture, mix in chopped nuts or dried fruits. - Experiment with different types of chocolate to create varied flavors. - Store in an airtight container to keep bars fresh.