If you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make after-school snack, look no further than chocolate crunch bars. These delightful treats are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth and providing a quick energy boost. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delectable bars that will be enjoyed by kids and adults alike. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to whip up a batch of these irresistible chocolate crunch bars!
Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!
HOMEMADE CRUNCH BARS
Homemade Crunch Bars are an easy candy bar made with Rice Krispies Cereal, chocolate chips and just a touch of sea salt made in just 10 minutes! You'll never buy the pre-made version again.
Provided by Sabrina Snyder
Categories Dessert
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the chocolate in a microwave safe glass bowl in 30 second increments, stirring each time, until full melted.
- Fold in the cereal until full coated then pour into your 8x8 baking dish.
- Spread the mixture out evenly and sprinkle over the kosher salt.
- Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes until the chocolate has completely hardened before slicing with a very sharp knife to avoid crumbling.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 9 mg, Sodium 136 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
A little melting, stirring and chilling and you've got a chocolatey treat to enjoy with a cuppa. The kids can help, too
Provided by Sara Buenfeld
Categories Afternoon tea, Treat
Time 25m
Yield Cuts into 12
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Gently melt the butter, chocolate and syrup in a pan over a low heat, stirring frequently until smooth, then cool for about 10 mins.
- Stir the biscuits and sweets into the pan until well mixed, then pour into a 17cm square tin lined with foil and spread the mixture to roughly level it. Chill until hard, then cut into fingers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 39 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 31 grams sugar, Protein 2 grams protein, Sodium 0.29 milligram of sodium
S'MORES CHOCOLATE TOAST CRUNCH® BARS
You can enjoy the flavor of s'mores anytime with these bars. Pack them in lunch boxes or have them ready when the kids get home for a yummy after-school snack!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Grease or spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In large bowl, measure cereals.
- In large microwavable bowl, microwave butter uncovered on High 30 to 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in 7 1/2 cups of the marshmallows; microwave uncovered on High 45 seconds. Stir; microwave 30 to 45 seconds longer or until mixture can be stirred smooth.
- Working quickly, pour marshmallow mixture over cereals in bowl, using spoon to fully coat. Add remaining 1 1/2 cups marshmallows, mixing to incorporate.
- With greased hands, firmly press mixture in pan. Place melted chocolate in small resealable food-storage bag; cut off small corner of bag, and drizzle over bars.
- Cool 1 hour. For 24 bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store tightly covered up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 90 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
DEATH BY CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
These Deathy By Chocolate Crunch Bars bring everything into a chocolate brownie bar that you can imagine. You start with a base of Betty Crocker™ Fudge Brownie Mix and then layer in peanut butter candies with a crunchy shell, Count Chocula™ cereal, peanut butter and chocolate chips. Top the bars with Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Chocolate Frosting. Each bite has sweet chocolate and peanut butter flavor to die for.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Line 9-inch square pan with foil; spray cooking spray on bottom only of foil.
- Make and bake brownies as directed on box for 9-inch pan. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Frost brownies with frosting. Sprinkle with peanut butter candies; refrigerate while making cereal mixture.
- In medium bowl, measure 3 cups of the cereal; set aside. In 1-quart saucepan, melt peanut butter and chocolate chips over low heat, stirring constantly. Pour over cereal in bowl, stirring until evenly coated. Spread over frosted brownies.
- Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cereal, slightly pressing on top. Refrigerate about 1 hour or until set before cutting. For bars, cut into 4 rows by 4 rows.
Nutrition Facts : Cholesterol 25 mg, Fat 4, ServingSize 1 Bar, TransFat 0 g
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
Easy as 1,2,3!! One bowl, one stir, one pan = 16 bars!! Eagle Brand sweetened condensed milk is the magic ingredient that brings these bars together so fast - easy and incredibly yummy!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 16 bars
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine cereal, chocolate chips, almonds and coconut. Add sweetened condensed milk and mix until well combined. Spread mixture in parchment paper-lined 8-inch square baking pan.
- Bake in preheated 350F oven 20-25 minutes or until just golden.
- Press candy pieces into top while still warm. Cool thoroughly and cut into bars.
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
A deliciously creamy layer of milk chocolate loaded with crispy rice cereal. A 2-ingredient treat you'll want to make time and time again!
Provided by Marsha
Categories No-Bake Recipes
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 2
Steps:
- Line an 8x8-inch square baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add the chocolate to a microwave-safe bowl, and heat in 30 second intervals, stirring after each one, until melted and smooth.
- Add the Rice Krispies, and fold in until completely coated in chocolate.
- Pour into the prepared pan and spread out evenly. Refrigerate for 1 - 2 hours until set. Slice into bars and serve cold or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Carbohydrate 22 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 7 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 10 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 3 grams protein, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 bar, Sodium 43 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams unsaturated fat
CHOCOLATE CRUNCH BARS
There are several similar recipes for this bar here but not the same. This is a Canadian Living recipe that I clipped way back in 1985. Yum!
Provided by pansies
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 20m
Yield 50 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the peanut butter, brown sugar, corn syrup and honey. Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in peanuts and vanilla. Gradually add cereal, stirring until well coated. Press evenly into a buttered 15 x 10 inchy jelly roll pan.
- In a double boiler or small heavy pan, melt chocolate and shortening together over low heat. Spread evenly over mixture in the pan. Chill until set. Cut into bars about 3 x 1 inch. Makes about 50 depending on how you cut them.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.6, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 2.1, Sodium 59.3, Carbohydrate 19.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 12.6, Protein 2.6
AFTER-SCHOOL TREATS
"These delicious no-bake bars satisfy my craving for chocolate and are easier to whip up than brownies or cookies from scratch," writes Andrea Neilson of East Dundee, Illinois. Requiring just five ingredients, they're especially handy for a bake sale or after-school treat.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 10m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and shortening. Cover and microwave on high until chocolate is melted; stir until smooth. Stir in cereal until well coated., In another microwave-safe bowl, combine Milk Duds and water. Cover and microwave on high for 30-40 seconds or until mixture is pourable; mix well. Stir into cereal mixture. Spread into a buttered 13-in. x 9-in. pan. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 66mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
HEALTHY AFTER-SCHOOL GRANOLA BARS
I'll usually make a huge batch of these and freeze them, then grab one for a healthy snack.
Provided by Mindy Nettesheim-Flynn
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Snacks Granola Bar Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 32
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread oats, quinoa, almonds, and chia seeds on a baking sheet.
- Toast in the preheated oven, stirring halfway through, until golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Mix peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil together in a bowl until thoroughly combined. Mix in oat mixture, flaxseed meal, and salt until well combined. Press granola mixture into a 12x18-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until bars set, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven; sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake until chocolate is just melted, about 5 minutes. Spread melted chocolate evenly over bars with a rubber spatula.
- Place in the freezer until chocolate is firm, about 20 minutes; cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.6 g, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 116.9 mg, Sugar 5.3 g
Tips:
- Mise en Place: Before starting, ensure all ingredients and equipment are ready. This makes the cooking process smoother and more organized.
- Quality Ingredients: Use high-quality chocolate, butter, and peanut butter for the best flavor. Look for chocolate with a cocoa content of at least 60% and creamy, smooth peanut butter.
- Melting Chocolate: To melt chocolate evenly and smoothly, use a double boiler or microwave method. Continuously stir the chocolate while melting to prevent burning or seizing.
- Chilling: Chilling the chocolate mixture before cutting helps it set properly and prevents it from becoming too soft and messy.
- Variations: Feel free to experiment with different toppings and mix-ins. Try using chopped nuts, dried fruits, or even crumbled cookies for added texture and flavor.
Conclusion:
With minimal ingredients and simple steps, the After-School Chocolate Crunch Bars are a delightful treat that everyone will love. These bars combine the richness of chocolate with the crunch of rice cereal and the nutty flavor of peanut butter. Perfect for satisfying sweet cravings, packing in lunch boxes, or sharing as a special treat, these bars are a hit among kids and adults alike. So, next time you're looking for an easy and delicious snack, give these After-School Chocolate Crunch Bars a try - they're sure to become a family favorite!
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