These Healthy Crunch Bars are the perfect guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and a touch of maple syrup, they offer the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness that will remind you of the classic Crunch Bar!

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Healthy Crunch Bars on a white plate.
Kelley Simmons Kelley’s Tips

Tips To Make The Best Healthy Crunch Bars

  • Add more texture. If you want a little extra texture, try adding a handful of chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the mix. Almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds work great!
  • Chill for easier cutting. Let the bars cool and set in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps them firm up and hold together better for easy cutting.
Kelley

Ingredients

ingredients for healthy crunch bars
  • Crispy Brown Rice Cereal: This light and airy cereal adds the perfect crunch to the bars, reminiscent of the candy Crunch Bars, giving them a satisfying texture without overwhelming the flavor.
  • Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: The chocolate chips melt perfectly into the bars, providing a decadent sweetness.
  • Creamy Peanut Butter: Brings a nutty richness and helps bind the ingredients together for a deliciously indulgent base.
  • Maple Syrup: Adds a touch of sweetness to the bars. You can also use honey in place of the maple syrup!
  • Coconut Oil: A small amount of coconut oil adds a smooth, glossy finish.

How to make Healthy Crunch Bars

  1. Add crispy rice to a large bowl and set aside. Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil to a medium saucepan. Cook on medium low heat and stir until melted. (Alternatively you can use the microwave)
Chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil in a saucepan.
  1. Pour the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture into the bowl with the crispy rice cereal. Toss to coat the rice in the chocolate then transfer to the prepared pan.
Chocolate mixture added to crispy rice in a white bowl.
  1. Spread the mixture into an even layer then using the back of a spoon press the mixture down.
The chocolate mixture and crispy rice pressed into the pan lined with parchment paper.
  1. Place in the fridge for about 30-60 minutes or until set and hardened. Cut into 8 bars and enjoy!
Healthy Crunch Bars sliced into bars on a parchment paper.

Healthy Crunch Bars FAQ

Can I make these nut-free?

Absolutely! Swap the peanut butter for sunflower seed butter or tahini to make these bars nut-free while keeping the creamy texture and flavor.

What can I use instead of maple syrup?

You can substitute maple syrup with honey or agave syrup if preferred. Keep in mind that it may slightly alter the flavor.

Do I need to refrigerate these?

While refrigeration helps the bars set more quickly, they can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container if you prefer a softer texture.

Can I freeze these bars?

Definitely! Wrap them individually or store them in a freezer-safe container. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months—just thaw them for a few minutes before eating.

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      Healthy Crunch Bars

      5 from 1 vote
      These Healthy Crunch Bars are the perfect guilt-free way to satisfy your sweet tooth! Made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, semi-sweet chocolate, and a touch of maple syrup, they offer the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness that will remind you of the classic Crunch Bar!
      Author: Kelley Simmons
      Prep Time: 10 minutes
      Cooling Time: 30 minutes
      Total Time: 40 minutes
      Serves 8 bars
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      Ingredients 

      • 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
      • 3/4 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
      • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
      • 1/4 cup maple syrup
      • 1 tbsp coconut oil

      Instructions

      • Line a 9 x 5 loaf pan with parchment paper making sure the sides overhang, set aside.
      • Add crispy rice to a large bowl and set aside.
        Add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil to a medium saucepan. Cook on medium low heat and stir until melted. (Alternatively you can use the microwave)
      • Pour the melted chocolate peanut butter mixture into the bowl with the crispy rice cereal.
        Toss to coat the rice in the chocolate then transfer to the prepared pan.
      • Spread the mixture into an even layer then using the back of a spoon press the mixture down.
      • Place in the fridge for about 30-60 minutes or until set and hardened.
      • Cut into 8 bars and enjoy!

      Notes

      Add more texture. If you want a little extra texture, try adding a handful of chopped nuts, seeds, or dried fruit to the mix. Almonds, walnuts, or sunflower seeds work great!
      Chill for easier cutting. Let the bars cool and set in the fridge for at least an hour. This helps them firm up and hold together better for easy cutting.

      Nutrition Information

      Calories: 249kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 72mgPotassium: 213mgFiber: 2gSugar: 14gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
      Healthy Crunch Bars on a white plate.

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