Description
These Homemade Crunch Bars are a quick and easy treat combining creamy chocolate, peanut butter, and crispy rice cereal for a perfectly crunchy dessert. With just four ingredients, they’re a simple yet satisfying indulgence. Great for kids and adults alike
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips – Use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate chips based on your preference.
- ⅓ cup peanut butter – Smooth peanut butter works best for a creamy consistency.
- 1 cup rice krispies – Adds the iconic crunch.
- Flaked sea salt (optional) – For an extra touch of flavor and texture.
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Line an 8×8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Melt chocolate and peanut butter:
- Combine 1 ½ cups chocolate chips and ⅓ cup peanut butter in a medium-sized, microwave-safe bowl.
- Melt the mixture in 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- Mix in rice krispies: Stir 1 cup of rice krispies into the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture until fully combined.
- Spread in pan: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly. If desired, sprinkle with flaked sea salt.
- Freeze: Place the pan in the freezer for 15 minutes, or until set.
- Cut into bars: Remove from the pan and cut into 8 equal bars. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Add-ins like mini marshmallows or crushed pretzels can be stirred into the mixture for added texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: ~180
- Sugar: ~12g
- Sodium: ~35mg
- Fat: ~10g
- Saturated Fat: ~4g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: ~22g
- Fiber: ~1g
- Protein: ~3g
- Cholesterol: ~2mg