Homemade Crunch Bars Recipe Easy 4-Ingredient Treat
These homemade crunch bars are a quick and easy no-bake dessert made with just four ingredients. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings or sharing with loved ones.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (340g) milk chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup (125g) peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
- 3 cups (75g) crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine milk chocolate chips, peanut butter, and unsalted butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. This should take about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in crispy rice cereal, ensuring every piece is coated evenly with the chocolate mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking pan. Use a spatula to spread it evenly and press it down gently to compact the bars.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and let the bars chill for at least 1 hour, or until they are firm and set.
- Once the bars are set, lift them out of the pan using the parchment paper. Use a sharp knife to cut them into squares or rectangles. Enjoy!
Notes
[‘Don’t overheat the chocolate; use short microwave intervals and stir frequently.’, ‘Work quickly to transfer the mixture to the pan before it starts to set.’, ‘Use fresh crispy rice cereal for maximum crunch.’, ‘Customize the sweetness by adding honey or sugar if using dark chocolate.’, ‘Experiment with toppings like crushed pretzels, shredded coconut, or colorful sprinkles.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 3
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