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Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

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This crunchy peanut butter treat is made with wholesome ingredients and beats any store-bought crispy treat by a mile!

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

I have a really cool job.  And super cool friends.

My friend Mary, from Barefoot in the Kitchen just released her new cookbook, The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook and I was more than happy to make one of her delicious recipes.

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

Who am I kidding?  Since I got the cookbook, I’ve made the Bow-Tie Pasta with Bacon and Brussels Sprouts (to die for), Mixed Green Salad with Oranges and Cranberries and the Caprese Skillet Chicken (OMG!).  But I decided to share these fabulous crunchy no bake bars with you guys because you all know I am obsessed with all things chocolate and peanut butter.  Just keeping it real here, folks.

And these bars are sooooo beyond delicious.  Let’s just say, I’ve made them quite a few times and they are a HUGE crowd pleaser.

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

Side note: how ADORABLE is that whisk bookmark?? Thanks Mary!

Ok, now it’s time to talk about these bars.

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

They were like candy bars! Only better and healthier.  Did mention they were crazy addictive too? But these babies are guilt-free so that definitely helps.

I modified them just a touch.  I used dark chocolate instead of semisweet, coconut oil instead of butter (only because I ran out of butter!) and crispy brown rice cereal instead of cornflakes.  That’s the beauty of an easy recipe like this, you can totally make it your own. And I am so happy I did!

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook
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Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

Course Dessert
Servings 16 pieces
Author Mary Younkin

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips I used dark chocolate
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 3 cups crispy brown rice cereal or regular crisp cereal

Instructions

  1. Place the chocolate chips, peanut butter, honey and coconut oil in a large glass mixing bowl.
  2. Microwave for 2 minutes on full power.
  3. Remove from the microwave and stir until the chocolate has been completely melted and everything is well combined.
  4. Line 8 inch square pan with parchment paper.
  5. Stir in the cereal and then pour mixture into the pan.
  6. Smooth the mixture across the pan and then refrigerate until firm, at least 2-4 hours.
  7. Slice with sharp knife and store in airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.

Get your copy of The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook (filled with tons of simple, family-friendly recipes) here!

Crunchy No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars from The Weeknight Dinner Cookbook

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  1. My kids go nuts over these chocolate peanut butter bars. I’m so happy to hear that you loved them just as much! (And that you enjoyed the pasta, chicken, and salad recipes too!) Thanks so much!

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