Healthy Crunch Bars
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!
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!
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