Description
Indulge in these guilt-free Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars that are easy to make and perfect for a quick snack or dessert. Packed with natural ingredients and a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings!
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup natural peanut butter (no added sugar)
- 1/2 cup coconut oil, melted
- 1/4 cup maple syrup or honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups crispy brown rice cereal
- 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup mini dark chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together peanut butter, melted coconut oil, maple syrup (or honey), vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
- Add Cocoa Powder: Sift in cocoa powder and mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Gently fold in crispy brown rice cereal and mini chocolate chips (if using) until evenly coated.
- Press Into Pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and press the mixture firmly into the pan using a spatula or clean hands.
- Chill and Slice: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Slice into bars and store in the refrigerator for a firmer texture or at room temperature for a softer bite.
Notes
- Make it nut-free by using sunflower seed butter.
- Bars can be frozen for up to 2 months and are ideal for lunchboxes or quick snacks.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
