{"id":5551,"date":"2026-02-24T11:31:34","date_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:31:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/?p=5551"},"modified":"2026-02-24T11:31:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T11:31:34","slug":"homemade-crunch-bars-award-winning-recipe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/infokothabd.com\/eng\/homemade-crunch-bars-award-winning-recipe\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Crunch Bars (Award Winning Recipe!)"},"content":{"rendered":"

The BEST homemade crunch bars recipe that tastes BETTER than the actual candy bar! 5 ingredients, 5 minutes and perfectly crispy, crunchy, sweet copycat crunch bars- Vegan, Gluten-Free, Dairy-free.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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Nestle announced back in 2018 that Crunch bars have been discontinued but do not fret- We have a homemade and even\u00a0BETTER<\/strong>\u00a0version here, and is relatively healthier than the traditional version!<\/p>\n

You may come across other homemade crunch bar recipes, but those are quite frankly sub bar. Most of them call for 2 or 3 ingredients, mostly melted chocolate with crispy rice cereal.<\/p>\n

Is that a crunch bar? Technically, yes. But taste-wise, it is very, VERY average.<\/p>\n

Instead, I\u2019m here to share with you my homemade version which tastes amazing and one recipe that thousands of my readers have continually made over and over again!<\/p>\n

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WHY THESE ARE THE BEST HOMEMADE CRUNCH BARS<\/h2>\n

Crunchy, crispy, smooth, and creamy<\/strong>\u00a0and all words to describe these no bake chocolate peanut butter crunch bars.<\/p>\n

You bite into it and are met with of these, which are a texture lovers\u2019 dream!<\/p>\n

Traditional crunch bars use butter, sugar, margarine and several kinds of oil to produce a delicious end product.<\/p>\n

My version uses just FIVE ingredients, and takes less than 2 minutes to whip up!<\/p>\n

Not only are these beauties completely vegan, gluten-free and dairy free, but it also has the option to be made completely sugar-free, so take note below!<\/p>\n

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HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE CRUNCH BARS<\/h2>\n

Start by pouring your cereal in a large mixing bowl, and setting it aside. To also save time, prepare your baking dish by adding parchment paper to it.<\/p>\n

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In a microwave-safe bowl or in a saucepan, add all your ingredients, except for the cereal. Heat the mixture until the chocolate chip has melted. Whisk very well together, until you have silky, thick, and smooth chocolate.<\/p>\n

Finally, pour the melted chocolate mixture over the crispy cereal, and mix very well, until all the cereal is coated in the chocolate. Transfer to the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm.<\/p>\n

THE INGREDIENTS (and substitution tips!)<\/h2>\n
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  • Crispy Rice Cereal<\/li>\n
  • Peanut Butter<\/li>\n
  • Chocolate Chips<\/li>\n
  • Maple Syrup<\/li>\n
  • Coconut oil<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    The \u2018crunch\u2019 factor can come in two folds. The first and most dominant one is in the\u00a0cereal<\/strong>\u00a0used. The original recipe from the cookbook used cornflakes, but my preference lies in rice crispy treats, so I used\u00a0gluten-free crispy rice cereal. It\u2019s my favorite to use in\u00a0these no bake bars<\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0these no bake rice crispy cups<\/strong>. If you don\u2019t have a gluten intolerance, any crispy rice cereal will work fine.<\/p>\n

    The second part comes with using\u00a0crunchy peanut butter. You are welcome to use\u00a0smooth peanut butter\u00a0if that is all you have on hand, but I love the added texture of the little pieces of peanuts throughout!<\/p>\n

    Speaking of\u00a0peanut butter<\/strong>, for those with peanut allergies, I\u2019d recommend you use\u00a0crunchy sunflower seed butter\u00a0or\u00a0soynut butter. You can also substitute the peanut butter for another nut butter, like almond or cashew.<\/p>\n

    As these crunch bars are based around\u00a0chocolate<\/strong>, PLEASE make sure you choose a\u00a0high-quality chocolate bar\u00a0(baking style or standard)<\/i>\u00a0or chocolate chips. I used my favorite\u00a0dairy free chunks, which I regularly eat on its own.<\/p>\n

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    For those who want to keep this completely sugar-free, use your favorite\u00a0sugar free BAKING bar\u00a0or chips. Simply melting a generic sugar-free candy bar won\u2019t yield the results you are after.<\/p>\n

    Also, for the\u00a0maple syrup<\/strong>, swap it for\u00a0this sugar-free alternative. While not as good as the original, it\u2019s the best sugar-free syrup when used IN recipes.<\/p>\n

    Coconut oil<\/strong>\u00a0is my preference, but butter or vegan butter works well too.<\/p>\n

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    STORING CRUNCH BARS<\/h2>\n

    Like any candy or chocolate bar, crunch bars can be stored at room temperature, in a sealable container. They will keep fresh for up to 2 weeks, but I promise you, they will NEVER last that long!<\/p>\n

    They are also freezer friendly, so wrap up a few and store away to enjoy when the chocolate cravings strike! Wrap individual bars in parchment paper and place them in ziplock bags. They will freeze well for up to 6 months.<\/p>\n

    CAN I MAKE CRUNCH BARS KETO AND PALEO?<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Yes! I have made a\u00a0keto and paleo option for this recipe<\/strong>. It uses nuts and seeds instead of the cereal, and also keto-approved chocolate and syrup.<\/p>\n

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    MORE HOMEMADE CANDY BAR RECIPES<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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    • Mars Bars<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Kit Kat Bars<\/strong><\/li>\n
    • Bounty Bars<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Watch the step-by-step video below!<\/h2>\n
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