Recipe for homemade no-bake crunch bars. These bars are easy to make and require minimal ingredients. Enjoy!
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup chocolate chips (semisweet or milk chocolate)
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- A pinch of salt (optional)
Instructions:
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal later.
- Melt Chocolate Mixture:
- In a medium-sized saucepan over low heat, combine the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey, and butter.
- Stir continuously until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add a pinch of salt if desired, to enhance the flavor.
- Combine with Cereal:
- In a large mixing bowl, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crispy rice cereal.
- Gently fold the mixture until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press into Pan:
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Use a spatula or your hands (lightly coated with cooking spray or butter) to press the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Chill:
- Place the pan in the refrigerator and let it chill for at least 2 hours, or until the bars are firm.
- Cut into Bars:
- Once the bars are set, use the parchment paper overhang to lift them out of the pan.
- Place on a cutting board and cut into squares or bars.
- Serve:
- Serve and enjoy your homemade no-bake crunch bars!
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness. Feel free to customize the recipe by adding nuts, dried fruits, or other mix-ins of your choice.
