Description
These sweet and salty crunch bars are no-bake treats with chewy oats, crispy cereal, rich peanut butter, and melty chocolate, perfectly balanced with a touch of salt for an irresistible snack or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 1/2 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup roasted salted peanuts, roughly chopped
- 3/4 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
Instructions
- Line an 8 by 8 inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
- In a large bowl, combine the oats, crispy rice cereal, chopped peanuts, and chocolate chips.
- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, peanut butter, and honey together, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and sea salt.
- Pour the warm mixture over the dry ingredients and mix until everything is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the prepared baking dish.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until fully set.
- Lift out using parchment paper, slice into bars, and serve.
Notes
- Press the mixture firmly into the pan to help the bars hold together.
- For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife and wipe it between cuts.
- Store bars in the refrigerator for best texture.