When I was young, Rice Krispy bars were one of my favorite desserts to pack for lunch. I love how crunchy and sweet they are, and I was craving an adult version of them. Rice Krispy bars aren't the most nutritious, so I wanted to make a healthier alternative. That's what inspired me to make these delicious vegan and gluten free peanut butter chocolate crunch bars.
What you need to make these peanut butter chocolate crunch bars
- peanut butter (I like to use the natural one without added oils and sugar. It is cleaner in ingredients and binds easier with the rice cereal)
- maple syrup (you can also use honey if you prefer)
- rice cereal- rice cereal can be found in the cereal section of most grocery stores. I bought mine at Whole Foods. Here is a link for the brand that I purchased.
- dark chocolate
- coconut oil
- salt (normal table salt, and the flakey kind)
- cinnamon
- vanilla
How to make them
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Microwave them so they soften and combine easier with the rice cereal.
- Add the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla.
- Then add 3 cups of rice cereal to the mixture.
- Combine well and transfer to a pan.
- Set aside.
- In a new bowl, break apart your chocolate and add the coconut oil.
- Microwave until the chocolate melts.
- Now spread the chocolate over the rice crispy bar.
- Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate hardens.
- Cut them up, sprinkle some flakey salt and enjoy.
I have also put together a little video that shows the process in steps.
If you like this recipe and enjoy peanut butter and chocolate, you might also like these healthy vegan desserts:
- chocolate covered peanut butter pretzels pretzels
- peanut butter pretzel truffles
- peanut butter cups
- peanut butter cookies
Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars Recipe
These peaneut butter chocolate crunch bars are a healthy version of the rice krispie treats we enjoyed growing up! With the addition of peanut butter and chocoalte and made vegan.
Equipment
- microwave
- pan
- mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla
- 3 cups rice cereal
- 1 bars of dark chocolate
- ½ tablespoon coconut oil
- flakey salt
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter and maple syrup.
- Microwave them so they soften and combine easier with the rice cereal.
- Add the salt, cinnamon, and vanilla to the peanut butter and maple syrup mixture.
- Then add 3 cups of rice cereal. Combine well and transfer to a pan. Set aside.
- In a new bowl, break apart your chocolate and add the coconut oil. Microwave until the chocolate melts.
- Then spread the chocolate over the rice crispy bar.
- Refrigerate the bars until the chocolate hardens.
- Then cut them up, sprinkle some flakey salt and enjoy?
Nutrition
Calories: 358kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 9gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 282mgPotassium: 367mgFiber: 4gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 174IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 73mgIron: 6mg
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!
Vicki DeBolt
Easy to make and tastes great.
Gaby Dimova
I'm so glad that you liked them!!:)
Sarah
Great recipe…can also use other grains such as kamut to change this up. Also, oil is completely unnecessary…easy to go without it.
Gaby Dimova
I haven't tried it with another grain but I don't see why not! And the oil is so that the chocolate crust is softer because if you just make it with melted chocolate, it's really hard to bite into 🙂