These Homemade Crunch Bars are the ultimate no-bake treat—crispy, chocolatey, and irresistibly delicious. Made with just 5 simple ingredients, they come together in minutes and taste better than the store-bought candy bar. They’re vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for snacks, lunchboxes, parties, or sweet cravings.
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Why You'll Love These Homemade Crunch Bars
This recipe is extremely simple yet incredibly delicious. It’s a no-bake, foolproof dessert that comes together in minutes. The combination of crispy rice cereal and rich chocolate creates an irresistibly satisfying crunch.
- Only 5 ingredients
- Ready in just minutes
- No baking required
- Vegan, dairy-free, gluten-free option
- Perfect for kids and adults
What You Need to Make This Recipe
(Exact measurements are listed in the Recipe Card below.)
- Crispy rice cereal
- Chocolate chips
- Peanut butter (or any nut/seed butter)
- Maple syrup
- Coconut oil
How to Make This Recipe
(See full detailed instructions in the Recipe Card at the end.)
- Line your pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
- Pour the melted mixture over the crispy rice cereal.
- Mix well to coat the cereal evenly.
- Press the mixture into the lined dish.
- Refrigerate until firm, then slice into bars.
Expert Tips
- Add extra cereal for a lighter, crispier texture.
- Use dark chocolate for a richer flavor.
- Replace peanut butter with almond or sunflower butter for allergy-friendly bars.
- Freeze for a quicker firming time.
How to Store & Freeze
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
- Freezer: Wrap individually and freeze for up to 6 months.
Homemade Crunch Bars
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients:
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips
- 1 cup peanut butter (or any nut or seed butter)
- ½ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup coconut oil (or butter alternative)
Instructions:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Add the crispy rice cereal to a mixing bowl.
- Melt the chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil together in the microwave (30-second intervals) or on the stovetop until smooth.
- Pour the melted mixture over the cereal and stir to combine.
- Press the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Slice into bars and serve.
Storage:
- Store in a sealed container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 6 months.