Description
Easy Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful blend of sweet chocolate and crispy rice cereal that evoke childhood nostalgia. These simple bars can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, making them the perfect treat for movie nights, after-school snacks, or just a quick pick-me-up. With minimal ingredients and endless customization options, these bars promise satisfaction in every crunchy bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down firmly to create even layers.
- Chill in the refrigerator for about 1 hour until firm.
- Lift out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 52mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg