Indulge in the delightful taste of No-Bake Homemade Crunch Bars, a perfect blend of crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and luscious chocolate. These easy-to-make bars are a fantastic treat for all occasions, requiring no baking and delivering a satisfying crunch with every bite. Ideal for snack lovers and sweet tooths alike!

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No-Bake Homemade Crunch Bars

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Ingredients

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2 cups of crispy rice cereal1 cup of milk chocolate chips1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon of vanilla extractA pinch of salt
1 cup of milk chocolate chips1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon of vanilla extractA pinch of salt
1/2 cup of peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)
1/4 cup of honey or maple syrup1 teaspoon of vanilla extractA pinch of salt
1 teaspoon of vanilla extractA pinch of salt
A pinch of salt

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.In a large bowl, mix the crispy rice cereal with a pinch of salt.Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey/maple syrup together. You can do this in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or using a double boiler on the stove.Once melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.Pour the chocolate mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix gently until well coated.Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Press down firmly to ensure it’s compact.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
In a large bowl, mix the crispy rice cereal with a pinch of salt.Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey/maple syrup together. You can do this in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or using a double boiler on the stove.Once melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.Pour the chocolate mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix gently until well coated.Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Press down firmly to ensure it’s compact.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and honey/maple syrup together. You can do this in a microwave, stirring every 30 seconds, or using a double boiler on the stove.
Once melted and smooth, stir in the vanilla extract.Pour the chocolate mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix gently until well coated.Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Press down firmly to ensure it’s compact.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Pour the chocolate mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix gently until well coated.Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Press down firmly to ensure it’s compact.Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan. Press down firmly to ensure it’s compact.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the overhanging parchment paper and cut them into squares.Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

Notes

Substitute peanut butter with almond butter for a different nutty flavor.Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet option.
Use dark chocolate chips for a less sweet option.