Description
Make easy 3-Ingredient Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars—no-bake, gluten-free, and irresistibly delicious! Perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups (270g) semi-sweet chocolate chips (or dark/milk chocolate)
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1 cup (250g) creamy peanut butter (natural or regular)
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2 cups (50g) crispy rice cereal (gluten-free if needed)
Instructions
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Melt the Chocolate and Peanut Butter:
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
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Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth. Alternatively, use a double boiler on the stovetop.
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Mix in the Crispy Rice Cereal:
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Add the crispy rice cereal to the melted chocolate and peanut butter mixture.
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Gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
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Set and Chill:
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Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
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Pour the mixture into the pan and spread it evenly, pressing down gently.
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Refrigerate for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
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Cut and Serve:
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Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper.
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Notes
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Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
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Customizations: Add nuts, sprinkles, or a drizzle of melted white chocolate for extra flair.
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Gluten-Free: Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 6g