Homemade Crunch Bars

The BEST homemade crunch bars recipe that tastes BETTER than the actual candy bar! 5 ingredients, 5 minutes and perfectly crispy, crunchy, sweet copycat crunch bars- Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-free. 

Equipment

• Mixing bowl
• Spatula
• Peanut Butter
• Keto Maple Syrup
• Paleo Vegan Chocolate Chips

Ingredients

• 3 cups crispy rice cereal
• 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
• 1 cup peanut butter can substitute any nut or seed butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup
• 1/4 cup coconut oil can sub for grass fed butter

Instructions

• Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside.
• Add crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine all your other ingredients and heat until melted. Remove from microwave/off stove and whisk until completely incorporated.
• Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until combined. Pour into the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour).
• Remove and cut into bars. 

Notes

TO STORE: Crunch bars can be stored at room temperature, in a sealable container. They will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks.

TO FREEZE: Wrap individual bars in parchment paper and place them in ziplock bags. They will freeze well for up to 6 months.