Peanut Butter Crunch Bars
Delicious and easy-to-make peanut butter crunch bars with a chocolate topping, perfect for a quick treat or snack.
Ingredients
liquid sweetener
- 0.75 cup maple syrup or other liquid sweetener
- 0.5 cup peanut butter
- 0.75 cup more peanut butter (optional) (see notes)
- 0.25 tsp sea salt (optional, see notes)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups rice puffs
- 5 oz dark chocolate chips dairy-free
additional topping
- 0.75 cup peanut butter (optional, for topping) (see instructions)
Instructions
- Line a 15 cm (6 inch) or 18 cm (7 inch) pan with parchment paper.
- Mix liquid sweetener, 1/2 cup peanut butter, vanilla, and salt in a bowl.
- Stir in rice puffs until well-coated, then press mixture into the prepared pan.
- Optional: Spread 1/3 cup peanut butter on top of the mixture.
- Melt chocolate chips and pour over the mixture, spreading evenly.
- Refrigerate for about 60 minutes, then cut into bars and enjoy.
Notes
Use a hot knife to cut for cleaner edges. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge.