Peanut Butter Crunch
Indulge your sweet tooth with this quick and irresistible Peanut Butter Crunch recipe, a no-bake treat that's as easy to make as it is to love. With creamy peanut butter, golden honey, and crispy rice cereal as the stars of the show, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of chewy and crunchy textures. A hint of vanilla adds a touch of warmth, while optional chocolate chips take these bars to the next level of decadence. Ready in just 15 minutes and requiring only basic pantry staples, this treat is perfect for everything from snack time to dessert. Whether you're making a batch for the kids or for yourself, these crowd-pleasing bars are sure to disappear in no time! Pro tip: refrigerate for faster setting and enjoy a firmer bite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups crispy rice cereal
- 0.5 cup chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and granulated sugar.
Stir the mixture constantly until it starts to gently bubble and the sugar dissolves completely, about 3-5 minutes.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
In a large mixing bowl, place the crispy rice cereal.
Pour the warm peanut butter mixture over the cereal and gently fold until the cereal is fully coated.
If using, fold in the chocolate chips while the mixture is still warm for a slightly melted effect, or wait until it cools for intact chips.
Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
Transfer the mixture to the pan, pressing it firmly and evenly into place with a spatula or clean hands.
Allow the peanut butter crunch to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or refrigerate for quicker firming.
Once set, cut into 12 bars or squares and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4076 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 161.5 g | 207% | |
| Saturated Fat | 41.3 g | 206% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 32.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2360 mg | 103% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 607.8 g | 221% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.8 g | 56% | |
| Total Sugars | 268.0 g | ||
| Protein | 84.4 g | 169% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 192 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 51.2 mg | 284% | |
| Potassium | 2100 mg | 45% | |
*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.
