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The BEST Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe

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These homemade crunch bars are a delicious and easy no-bake treat combining crispy rice cereal with a rich chocolate and peanut butter mixture. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert, they come together effortlessly with simple pantry ingredients.

Ingredients

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Crunch Bars Ingredients

  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter (any nut or seed butter can be substituted)
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil (can substitute grass fed butter)

Instructions

  1. Prepare baking dish: Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or similarly sized deep tray with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
  2. Heat and combine ingredients: Place chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil together in a microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop. Heat gently until melted, stopping to whisk frequently until fully combined into a smooth mixture.
  3. Mix cereal and chocolate mixture: Pour the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Stir thoroughly to ensure every bit of cereal is coated evenly.
  4. Set and chill: Transfer the mixture into the lined baking dish, pressing down lightly to create an even layer. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm and set.
  5. Cut into bars: Once firm, remove from the fridge and cut into bars of desired size. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator to maintain texture.

Notes

  • You can substitute peanut butter with almond, cashew, or sunflower seed butter for different flavors or to accommodate allergies.
  • Coconut oil can be replaced with grass-fed butter for a slightly different flavor and richness.
  • To make the bars vegan, ensure the chocolate chips are dairy-free.
  • Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and crunchy.
  • For extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds to the mixture before refrigerating.

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