Description
Homemade Crunch Bars are a delightful blend of crispy rice cereal, rich chocolate, and creamy peanut butter, creating a treat that’s both satisfying and irresistible. These bars are not only easy to make but also allow for customization with various add-ins like nuts or dried fruits. Perfect for snacking or as a sweet treat for special occasions, they’ll quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate chips and peanut butter while stirring continuously for about 3-5 minutes until smooth.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows and continue mixing until melted.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until well combined.
- Pour the mixture into the greased pan, pressing down evenly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for 15 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg