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Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars

These Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars are a chocolatey, crunchy delight! Perfect for snacks or dessert, they're easy to make and even easier to enjoy.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup chocolate chips semi-sweet, dark, or dairy-free
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter natural for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 2 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 1/4 teaspoon flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • 9x9 inch baking pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

  1. Line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on the sides.
  2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, until melted and smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter and pure vanilla extract until well blended.
  4. Pour the melted chocolate into the peanut butter mixture and stir until combined and smooth.
  5. Gently fold in the crisp rice cereal until fully coated.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly into an even layer.
  7. Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt.
  8. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into squares.

Notes

  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • Wrap bars in plastic wrap for freezing; they last up to 3 months.
  • Warm slightly in the microwave for about 10 seconds before enjoying.