Peanut Butter Crunch Bars - 3 ingredient
Peanut butter crunch bars made with only 3 ingredients! Crunchy, creamy and sweet: the best peanut butter crunch bars combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crispy rice cereal for a decadent, easy treat!
Servings: 36 mini squares
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3/4 cup rice crisp cereal*
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside at room temperature. Clear some space in the freezer for this pan—you will need it later.
- Melt the chocolate using the double boiler method, or do the following: add chocolate chips and peanut butter to a medium, microwave-safe bowl (large enough to add cereal later). Heat in 20-second increments until softened and melty. Stir in between heating increments, until smooth.
- Add cereal to melted chocolate mixture. Using a rubber spatula, stir and fold until well incorporated. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using the spatula, smooth into an even layer. Tap the pan a few times to help even out the mixture.
- Transfer this pan into the freezer. Freeze for 35-45 minutes, or until completely firm. Slice into 36 mini squares (6 by 6). Enjoy! Storing instructions below.
Notes
Where to Buy Ingredients: Organic Peanut Butter | Paleo Chocolate | Brown Rice Crisp Cereal (Vegan, Gluten Free)
*You can use 1 cup instead of 3/4 cup if you want the bars to be crunchier. I went a bit lighter for this recipe so as to not overwhelm the delicious chocolate peanut butter fudge-like element. ;)
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container for 1-2 weeks in the refrigerator, up to 1 month in the freezer.
Nutrition Info is an estimate based on 36 mini squares total for the entire recipe.
Nutrition
Serving: 1mini square | Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1mg | Sugar: 3g