No-Bake Homemade Crunch Bars
These no-bake homemade crunch bars are quick, chocolaty, and perfectly crispy. Made with just five ingredients, they’re the ultimate snack or dessert—gluten-free, vegan, and totally irresistible!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
1½ cups chocolate chips
½ cup peanut butter
¼ teaspoon salt
2 cups crisp rice cereal
Optional: Sweetener or vanilla extract for added flavor
Instructions
Melt Chocolate & Peanut Butter:
In a microwave-safe bowl or using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and salt together. Stir every 30 seconds if using the microwave until the mixture is smooth.
Mix with Cereal:
Place the crisp rice cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the melted chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the cereal. Stir until well-coated.
Transfer to Pan:
Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan and line it with parchment paper. Press the cereal mixture into the pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Chill:
Freeze for about 1 hour or until the bars are firm to the touch.
Slice & Serve:
Lift the bars out using the parchment paper. Cut into 1-inch squares or bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Softness Warning: Natural peanut butter may cause the bars to soften at room temp—store cold for best texture.
Substitutions: Use almond or cashew butter in place of peanut butter. Add a splash of vanilla for flavor depth.
Texture Add-ins: Try adding shredded coconut, chopped nuts, or seeds for extra crunch.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/no-bake-homemade-crunch-bars/
