What is the easiest way to make vegan chocolate peanut butter crunch bars?

The easiest method is to combine 3 cups of vegan crispy rice cereal, 1 1/2 cups of non-dairy chocolate chips, 1 cup of peanut butter, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, and 1/4 cup of coconut oil. Melt the wet ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, then pour over the cereal and mix. Press the mixture into an 8x8-inch lined pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. This no-bake recipe takes about 5 minutes of prep and 1 minute of cooking.

How should I store vegan chocolate peanut butter crunch bars?

Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks, where they will be softer. For a firmer texture, keep them in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks. They can also be frozen for up to 6 months; you can eat them frozen or let them thaw for a few minutes at room temperature before serving.

Can I make these chocolate peanut butter crunch bars nut free?

Yes, you can make them nut free by replacing the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter, soy nut butter, or tahini. Use a creamy variety for even melting. Note that sunflower seed butter may turn slightly green when combined with other ingredients due to a natural reaction, but this is harmless and does not affect the taste.

Why did my chocolate seize when I was melting it for the bars?

Chocolate seizes when it comes into contact with any amount of water or when it gets overheated. To prevent this, ensure all your bowls and utensils are completely dry. Always melt the chocolate in short 30-second bursts in the microwave, stirring in between, and stop as soon as the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Avoid overheating, as this can cause the chocolate to become grainy and unusable.

Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Name: Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars (Vegan, No Bake)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 3 cups crispy rice cereal, vegan; 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, non-dairy; 1 cup peanut butter, or nut or seed butter; 1/2 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup coconut oil, or vegan butter

Ingredients

Scale

ingredients
3 cups crispy rice cereal, vegan
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, non-dairy
1 cup peanut butter, or nut or seed butter
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil, or vegan butter

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

instructions
1-Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish: Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
2-Add crispy rice cereal into a large: Add crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside.
3-Combine all your other ingredients and place: Combine all your other ingredients and place in a microwavable bowl and heat until melted, from 1 to 2 minutes. Remove from microwave and whisk together to combine well.
4-Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the: Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until combined.
5-Pour into the lined baking dish and: Pour into the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour).
6-Remove and cut into bars: Remove and cut into bars.

Last Step:

Please leave a rating and comment letting us know how you liked this recipe! This helps our business to thrive and continue providing free, high-quality recipes for you.

Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 2 min
Method: no_cook

Nutrition

Calories: 277