🍫 3-Ingredient Homemade Crunch Bars — The Easiest No-Bake Treat You’ll Ever Make

🔥 How to Make It: Step-by-Step, Bite-by-Bite

Let’s cook this like we’re making edible confetti—one golden forkful at a time.

Step 1: Prep the Pan

Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper (for easy lift-out).

Lightly spray with non-stick spray (if needed).

Step 2: Melt the Magic

In a microwave-safe bowl:

Combine  peanut butter and  chocolate chips.

Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth (~1.5–2 mins total).

→ Or melt gently on the stovetop over double boiler.

👉 This creates a rich, fudgy binder—no extra fat needed!

Step 3: Mix in  Cereal

Add crispy rice cereal.

Gently fold with a spatula until completely coated.

⚠️ Work fast—the mixture cools quickly!

Step 4: Press & Chill

Pour into prepared pan.

Use a greased spatula or piece of parchment to press firmly and evenly into corners.

Optional: Sprinkle with sea salt or chopped nuts on top.

Refrigerate at least 1 hour, until firm and sliceable.

Step 5: Slice & Serve

Lift out using parchment overhang.

Cut into squares with a sharp knife (wipe blade between cuts).

Serve cold—from the fridge or freezer.

Bonus: Leftovers keep beautifully for 1 week covered in the fridge—or freeze for 3 months!

💡 Pro Tips for Next-Level Success

Tip

Why It Works

✅ Use fresh cereal

Stale cereal = soft texture

✅ Don’t skip pressing down

Prevents crumbling when sliced

✅ Make ahead: Assemble 1–2 days ahead—flavors deepen overnight

✅ Freeze it: Slice first, then freeze in layers with parchment

✅ Gluten-free? Use GF crisped rice cereal

Still delicious!

🍽️ When to Serve These Golden Gems

🍪 Afternoon tea with coffee

🎉 School bake sales (label as “3-Ingredient Chocolate Crunch!”)

🎁 Gift in a tin with ribbon

🫶 To someone who says, “I don’t eat sweets” —watch them ask for seconds

Because once they taste that crispy-chocolate, peanut-butter magic?

They’ll be converted.

❤️ Final Thought: Great Food Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

You don’t need 17 ingredients or a culinary degree to make something magical.

Sometimes, all it takes is:

A jar of peanut butter

A box of cereal

And the courage to say: “Today, I’m making joy.”

And when your partner says, “Did you get this from a bakery?”

Or your kid hugs you after the first bite…

You’ll know:

You didn’t just make a snack.

You made love.