Description
Homemade crunch bars are a delicious and wholesome treat that strikes the perfect balance between chewy, crispy, and sweet. With just a few simple ingredients like rolled oats, creamy peanut butter, and natural sweeteners such as honey or maple syrup, these no-bake bars come together quickly for a satisfying snack any time of the day. Customize them with your favorite add-ins like chocolate chips or dried fruits to create a unique flavor profile that everyone will love. Ideal for lunchboxes, quick energy boosts, or dessert after meals, these homemade crunch bars are as versatile as they are tasty. You can have a batch ready in about 30 minutes with minimal effort—just mix, press, chill, and enjoy!
Ingredients
- Rolled oats
- Natural peanut butter
- Honey or maple syrup
- Crispy rice cereal
- Optional: Dried fruit or chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan over low heat, melt peanut butter with honey until well combined.
- In a bowl, mix rolled oats and crispy rice cereal; stir in optional add-ins.
- Pour the melted mixture over dry ingredients and mix until evenly coated.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press down firmly.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour until set. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg