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Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

These Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are a delicious and simple treat combining creamy peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and rich dairy-free chocolate. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they require no baking and come together in just over an hour, making them an effortless crowd-pleaser that’s both gluten-free and vegan.

Ingredients

Base Mixture

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup or agave nectar
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal

Topping

  • 1 1/2 cups dairy-free chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup peanut butter (for topping)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside to make removal of the bars easy.
  2. Melt Base Ingredients: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine smooth peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil. Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring between each until fully melted and well combined.
  3. Add Vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract thoroughly to integrate the flavor.
  4. Combine with Cereal: Add the crispy rice cereal to the peanut butter mixture and gently fold until all cereal is evenly coated.
  5. Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the parchment-lined pan. Press down firmly and evenly to form a compact base layer.
  6. Melt Chocolate Chips: In a separate microwave-safe bowl, melt the dairy-free chocolate chips using 20-second increments, stirring until smooth and glossy.
  7. Pour and Spread Chocolate: Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed cereal mixture and spread with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
  8. Drizzle Peanut Butter: Warm the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter slightly if needed, then drizzle it over the chocolate layer. Use a knife or toothpick to swirl and create a marbled effect.
  9. Set Bars: Refrigerate the pan for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate topping is firm and set.
  10. Cut and Serve: Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper, cut into 16 squares, and serve.

Notes

  • Use dairy-free chocolate chips to keep the bars vegan and suitable for those with lactose intolerance.
  • Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan to ensure bars hold together well.
  • If the peanut butter is too thick for drizzling, warm it slightly to loosen.
  • Store the bars in the refrigerator to maintain their firmness and freshness.
  • These bars are perfect for a quick snack, lunchbox treat, or dessert.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/healthy-no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-crunch-bars-recipe-2/