No‑Bake Chocolate Puffed Rice Bars
These No‑Bake Chocolate Puffed Rice Bars are a crunchy and satisfying treat made with wholesome ingredients like nut butter, cocoa, and puffed rice. They’re quick to prepare, kid-friendly, and perfect for snacking or dessert without turning on the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes (including chill time)
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)
- 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
Instructions
- In a saucepan over low heat, stir together peanut butter and honey/maple syrup until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt.
- In a large bowl, combine the cocoa mixture with the puffed rice cereal. Stir until fully coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into a parchment-lined 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Sprinkle mini chocolate chips over the top if using, and press lightly to set.
- Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour until firm. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For nut-free bars, use sunflower seed butter.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Add-ins like shredded coconut, flaxseed, or chopped nuts can enhance texture and nutrition.
- Use a silicone spatula or damp hands to press mixture evenly into pan.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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