Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Here’s a tasty and guilt-friendly recipe for Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars — easy to whip up, no oven needed, and full of satisfying crunch and rich flavor!

🍫🥜 Healthy No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (use gluten-free if needed)

• 1 cup natural peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)

• 1/3 cup honey or pure maple syrup

• 1/4 cup coconut oil (melted)

• 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate

• 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• Pinch of salt

Directions:

1. Prep:
   Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.

2. Mix wet ingredients:
   In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), coconut oil, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

3. Add dry ingredients:
   Stir in oats, crispy rice cereal, and a pinch of salt until fully coated.

4. Press into pan:
   Transfer mixture into the prepared pan and press firmly and evenly.

5. Melt chocolate:
   In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.

6. Top and chill:
   Pour melted chocolate over the pressed mixture and spread evenly.

7. Refrigerate:
   Chill for at least 2 hours or until firm.

8. Slice & serve:
   Lift out from the pan using parchment paper, cut into bars, and enjoy!

Tips:

• Swap peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter if allergic.

• Add a handful of chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit for extra texture.

• Store bars in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for longer storage.