Healthy Homemade Crunch Bars
A healthy version of the traditional Crunch candy bars. Made with only a handful of ingredients, these will satisfy your sweet tooth (and nostalgia) in a more nutritious way. Gluten-free and vegan
Equipment
- 8x8 baking pan
- Mixing bowls
Ingredients
- 2 cups puffed brown rice
- 1 cup chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 2 tablespoons liquid sweetener optional
Instructions
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Add the puffed brown rice to a large mixing bowl.
- In a separate small microwaveable safe mixing bowl, combine the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on high for one minute. Stir together until creamy and fully melted. If using a liquid sweetener (see note), allow the chocolate to cool about 10 to 15 minutes. Once slightly cooled, add the liquid sweetener and stir to combine.
- Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the puffed rice. Use a large spoon or spatula to stir until fully coated. Transfer the mixture to the baking pan, using your spatula to press the mixture into the bottom of the pan in one even layer. Transfer the pan to the refrigerator to set, at least 1 hour. Once set, remove and slice into bars of desired shape and size.
Notes
Liquid sweetener: I used unsweetened Pascha dark chocolate chips and liquid allulose. If you are using already sweetened chocolate, the liquid sweetener is probably not necessary, unless you want your bars on the sweeter side.
Storage: Keep bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months.