No-bake homemade crunch bars

Here’s an easy no-bake homemade crunch bars recipe 🍫
(No oven, no fancy tools!)

No-Bake Crunch Bars

Ingredients

• 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark)

• 1 cup crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)

• 2 tbsp peanut butter or butter (optional, but makes it smoother)

Instructions

1. Melt the chocolate

   • Microwave chocolate (and peanut butter/butter if using) in 20–30 second bursts.

   • Stir between each until smooth.

2. Add the crunch

   • Gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.

3. Set

   • Line a pan or plate with parchment paper.

   • Spread the mixture evenly.

   • Refrigerate for 30–45 minutes until firm.

4. Cut & enjoy

   • Slice into bars or squares.

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Optional Variations

• Extra crunch: add chopped nuts or pretzels

• Healthier twist: use dark chocolate + unsweetened cereal

• White chocolate crunch: swap milk chocolate for white chocolate

If you want, I can help you make:

• 3-ingredient version

• vegan crunch bars

• cookies-and-cream crunch bars