Description
Homemade no-bake chocolate peanut butter crunch bars offer a quick, indulgent dessert with minimal kitchen effort. Crisp layers of chocolate and creamy peanut butter blend seamlessly, inviting you to savor each irresistible bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (375 ml) chocolate chips
- 1 cup (250 ml) peanut butter
- 3 cups (750 ml) crispy rice cereal
- ½ cup (125 ml) maple syrup
- ¼ cup (60 ml) coconut oil
Instructions
- Preparation: Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper, creating a smooth surface for easy bar removal.
- Chocolate Fusion: In a microwave-safe bowl, meld chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil until transformed into a glossy, homogeneous liquid.
- Cereal Coating: Pour the molten chocolate mixture over crispy rice cereal, stirring meticulously to ensure each piece receives a complete, even chocolate embrace.
- Setting Process: Transfer the glistening mixture into the prepared baking dish, using a spatula to distribute evenly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Chilling Stage: Refrigerate the dish for 60-90 minutes, allowing the bars to solidify into a firm, slice-ready consistency.
- Serving Finale: Remove the set bars from the refrigerator, lift out using parchment paper, and slice into precise rectangular portions ready for indulgence.
Notes
- Prep Parchment Precisely: Line the baking dish carefully to prevent sticking and ensure easy removal of the bars after setting.
- Melt Ingredients Mindfully: Use a microwave-safe container and heat chocolate mixture slowly, stirring frequently to achieve a smooth, glossy consistency without burning.
- Coat Cereal Completely: Stir the chocolate mixture thoroughly to guarantee each crispy rice piece is evenly and generously covered for maximum flavor.
- Chill Confidently: Refrigerate bars for exactly 60-90 minutes, checking firmness to create the perfect texture – not too soft, not too hard.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: None
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg