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]]> These healthy peanut butter crunch bars are UH-AMAZING. They are so simple to make and only require 6 ingredients that you probably already have on hand. They are also vegan and dairy free!

Healthy peanut butter crunch bars made with rice cereal, peanut butter and honey

Ingredients needed for healthy peanut butter crunch bars

You only need these 6 ingredients to whip up these delicious crunch bars.

  • First up, rice krispie cereal, or other rice cereal of choice
  • We will use natural creamy peanut butter. Make sure you give your peanut butter a good stir before measuring as natural nut butters tend to be very oily
  • Next up is coconut oil. Refined coconut oil is best in this recipe as it is neutral in taste and smell
  • And for the natural sweetener we will be using honey, or pure maple syrup works too!
  • Vanilla extract helps enhance the flavors of these crunch bars
  • Lastly, chocolate chips are used for the top, dairy free and regular both work
Healthy rice krispie treats with chocolate and peanut butter

Why these vegan crunch bars are the best

These tasty candy bars have become one of my favorite desserts and afternoon treats!

  • They don’t require any baking in the oven. These homemade crunch bars don’t require any baking time, which is one of the many reasons why I love making them in the summer. The last thing I want to do is heat up my oven on a super hot day! They just require 1-2 hours of chill time in the fridge
  • They only require 6 ingredients! As mentioned above, these bars only require 6 ingredients that you probably already have on hand.
  • No added processed sugar! These bars don’t require any processed sugar, just honey or pure maple syrup.

How to store these healthy peanut butter crunch bars

After you let the bars chill, slice them into squares. They can be stored in the fridge for 4-5 days or in freezer for 3 months. I prefer storing my bars in the freezer as they are slightly hard but thaw out as you eat them (personally my favorite way to enjoy them)!

I hope you love these delicious, easy and crunchy bars as much as I do!

healthy peanut butter crunch bars made with honey and coconut oil

Other chocolate and peanut butter recipes you’ll love

If you are a chocolate and peanut butter lover like me, definitely try some of these other dessert recipes below!

Peanut butter chocolate brownies

Double chocolate coconut oil sea salt cookies

Peanut butter cup cookies

Caramel chocolate peanut butter pie

easy and healthy peanut butter crunch bars
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Easy and Healthy Peanut Butter Chocolate Crunch Bars

These healthy peanut butter crunch bars are UH-AMAZING. They are so simple to make and only require 6 ingredients that you probably already have on hand. They are also vegan and dairy free!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword easy candy recipes, Healthy candy bars, homemade candy bar, homemade crunch bar, vegan candy, vegan crunch bars
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 9
Calories 280kcal

Ingredients

Rice crispy layer

  • 2 cups rice krispie cereal
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil

Middle layer

  • ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup honey or pure maple syrup

Chocolate topping

  • ½ cup chocolate chips melted
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions

  • Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
  • First we will make the bottom layer. In a large bowl, add the creamy peanut butter, melted coconut oil, and honey. Mix until fully combined and then stir in the rice krispies.
  • Press the mixture into the bottom of the 8×8 pan in an even layer. Set aside.
  • Now make the middle layer. In a small bowl mix the peanut butter and honey until fully combined. Then spread it on top of the bottom layer.
  • Now make the chocolate topping. In a small bowl, melt the chocolate chips with the remaining tablespoon of coconut oil.
  • Once it is fully melted, pour it on top of the two layers evenly.
  • Place the pan in the fridge for 1-2 hours to set.
  • Remove the crunch bars from the pan. They should pop right out since we used parchment paper! Using a sharp knife slice the bars into squares. Enjoy!
  • Keep the bars stored in the fridge or freezer for the best results.

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 157mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 414IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 2mg

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