Description
Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful treat that combines the rich flavors of creamy peanut butter, smooth chocolate, and crispy rice cereal. These bars are easy to prepare and require no baking, making them a perfect option for a quick snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt
- ½ cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey. Stir until smooth.
- Remove from heat; stir in vanilla and salt. Fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly.
- If using, sprinkle chocolate chips on top and press gently.
- Let cool at room temperature for about one hour or refrigerate for quicker results before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: For added crunch, mix in chopped nuts or dried fruit. To make vegan, substitute honey with maple syrup. Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal for a gluten-free version.