Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars

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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