Description
Easy Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful no-bake treat that perfectly blend rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter with the satisfying crunch of rice cereal. These bars are quick to prepare, making them ideal for any occasion—whether you’re enjoying a movie night or craving a sweet snack. Plus, they’re easily customizable with your favorite mix-ins. Indulge in this nostalgic dessert that both kids and adults will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gather a large mixing bowl, saucepan, and an 8×8-inch baking dish lined with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt together the chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth.
- Stir in the unsalted butter and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Remove from heat and fold in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and press down evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least one hour, then cut into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg