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No‑Bake Chocolate Puffed Rice Bars

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These No‑Bake Chocolate Puffed Rice Bars are a crunchy, chewy, and chocolaty treat made with simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for a quick snack or a healthier dessert, they require no oven and come together in minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 3 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
  • 1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup cocoa powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, combine peanut butter and honey (or maple syrup). Stir until melted and smooth.
  2. Remove from heat and stir in cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until fully incorporated.
  3. Add puffed rice cereal to the saucepan and mix until evenly coated.
  4. Press the mixture into a lined 8×8-inch baking dish using a spatula or damp hands to compact.
  5. Sprinkle mini chocolate chips on top (if using) and gently press them into the surface.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm. Cut into bars and serve.

Notes

  • Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version.
  • Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week or frozen for longer storage.
  • For extra crunch, add a handful of chopped nuts or seeds.
  • Adjust sweetness by using more or less honey/maple syrup to taste.

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Keywords: no-bake bars, chocolate puffed rice, healthy snack, quick dessert, gluten-free bars, kid-friendly treats

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