Healthy Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
These peanut butter crunch bars are the ultimate 5-ingredient, no-bake healthy treat! They come together in just 15 minutes of prep and taste better than any store-bought chocolate crunch bar you've ever had. They're even gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan too!
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Servings: 10 bars
Equipment
- 1 large bowl
- 1 9x4-inch loaf pan
- 1 small bowl
Ingredients
For the peanut butter layer:
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter unsweetened
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 1/3 cup coconut oil melted
- 2 cups puffed rice cereal
For the chocolate layer:
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
Instructions
- Mix together the creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and melted Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in a large bowl. Then, stir in the crispy rice cereal.
- Transfer the rice cereal and peanut butter mixture to a 9x4-inch loaf pan lined with parchment paper. Press the cereal down into an even layer.
- Make the chocolate layer by melting together the chocolate chips and Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil in either the microwave or over a double boiler until completely smooth. Then, stir in the crispy rice cereal.
- Pour the chocolate mixture on top of the peanut butter mixture and spread it into an even layer. Place the bars in either the fridge or freezer for 1-3 hours, or until completely hard and set.
- Remove the bars from the pan and slice into individual bars or squares. Enjoy right away or store in an airtight container in the fridge for later!
Nutrition
Serving: 1bar | Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 16g