No-Bake Crunch Bars

These tasty crunchy bars are rich with dark chocolate and maple syrup. You can use any type of nut or seed butter in replace of the peanut butter.

Servings: 16

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter 
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8×8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large bowl, add crispy rice cereal and set aside.
  3. In a microwave-safe bowl or pan on the stovetop, combine chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and melted butter. Heat in increments of 15 seconds, stirring frequently until melted and combined. 
  4. Add the chocolate and peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until the rice cereal is fully coated. Pour into the lined baking dish and press down to level.
  5. Refrigerate until firm, at least an hour.
  6. Remove and cut into bars into 16 squares.
  7. Store in an air-tight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information

250 Calories│16g Fat (6g Saturated)│24g Carbohydrates│13g Added Sugar│5g Protein│150mg Sodium│2g Fiber