Low Sodium Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bar
Indulge in the perfect balance of festive flavor and guilt-free goodness with these **Low Sodium Peppermint Cocoa Crunch Bars**. Crafted with rich dark chocolate, a touch of honey for natural sweetness, and crunchy low-sodium rice cereal, these no-bake bars are irresistibly light yet decadent. Each bite is infused with refreshing peppermint extract and topped with crushed peppermint candies, delivering a cool, minty burst alongside a chocolatey crunch. Ready in just 20 minutes of preparation and perfect for holiday gatherings or healthy snacking, these bars are a great treat for those looking to satisfy sweet cravings without compromising on low-sodium content. Serve them chilled for an extra refreshing bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Dark chocolate chips (low sodium)
- 0.25 cup Cocoa powder (unsweetened)
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 cups Rice cereal (low sodium)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Peppermint extract
- 0.25 cup Crushed peppermint candies
Instructions
Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing the edges to hang over the sides for easy removal.
In a medium-sized saucepan, melt the unsalted butter over low heat.
Once the butter is melted, add the dark chocolate chips, stirring continuously until completely melted and smooth.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the cocoa powder until fully combined.
Add the honey, vanilla extract, and peppermint extract to the chocolate mixture, stirring well.
Gently fold in the rice cereal until it's evenly coated with the chocolate mixture.
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
Sprinkle the crushed peppermint candies over the top, pressing them gently into the surface.
Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until set.
Once set, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, place on a cutting board, and cut into bars.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3860 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 72.8 g | 364% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 124 mg | 41% | |
| Sodium | 104 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 656.6 g | 239% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.0 g | 193% | |
| Total Sugars | 219.3 g | ||
| Protein | 60.4 g | 121% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 412 mg | 32% | |
| Iron | 96.6 mg | 537% | |
| Potassium | 2239 mg | 48% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
