Description
These Easy No-Bake Chocolate Crunch Bars combine creamy melted chocolate and nut butter with crispy rice cereal for a delicious and crunchy treat. Sweetened naturally with honey or maple syrup and enhanced by vanilla, these bars require no baking and set quickly in the fridge, making them perfect for a quick dessert or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Chocolate Mixture
- 2 cups Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips (High-quality chocolate chips for melting)
- 1 cup Nut Butter (Creamy almond or peanut butter works best)
- 1/2 cup Honey or Maple Syrup (Natural sweetener and binding agent)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (Enhances flavor)
- 1 pinch Salt (Balances sweetness)
Crunchy Base
- 3 cups Crispy Rice Cereal (Adds crunch to the bars)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate chips: Place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until the chocolate is fully melted and smooth.
- Combine with nut butter: Stir the nut butter into the melted chocolate until the mixture is fully combined and creamy in texture.
- Add sweeteners and flavor: Mix in the honey or maple syrup, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt thoroughly to integrate all flavors evenly.
- Mix with crispy rice cereal: In a large mixing bowl, fold the crispy rice cereal gently into the chocolate mixture until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Prepare the baking dish: Line a 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, then transfer the coated cereal mixture into it, pressing down firmly to create an even layer.
- Chill to set: Place the dish in the refrigerator for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the bars to firm up and hold their shape.
- Serve: Remove the set mixture from the dish using the parchment paper, cut into 12 squares or rectangles, and enjoy immediately or store for later.
Notes
- Use high-quality chocolate chips for the best flavor and smooth texture.
- Feel free to substitute almond butter with peanut butter or any other nut/seed butter as preferred.
- Maple syrup can be used as a vegan alternative to honey.
- Ensure the mixture is pressed firmly into the baking dish to help the bars hold together well.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- For a nuttier texture, consider adding chopped nuts or seeds to the cereal mixture before pressing into the dish.
