Description

Indulge in these delightful Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars, a perfect blend of creamy peanut butter, rich dark chocolate, and crispy rice cereal. These bars are easy to make and a great gluten-free, vegetarian snack option.

Ingredients

Peanut Butter Mixture:

1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy)
1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
2 tablespoons coconut oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt

Chocolate Layer:

1 cup dark chocolate chips
1 tablespoon coconut oil (for melting chocolate)

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Instructions

Prepare Peanut Butter Mixture: Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Combine peanut butter, honey or maple syrup, and 2 tablespoons coconut oil in a saucepan over low heat. Stir until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla extract and salt. Fold in crispy rice cereal.
Form Bars: Press the mixture into the pan evenly. Melt chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon coconut oil in the microwave. Pour over the cereal mixture.
Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Slice into bars and enjoy!

Notes

For a firmer texture, store bars in the refrigerator. For a softer bite, store at room temperature.
Almond butter or sunflower seed butter can be used as nut-free alternatives.