Peanut Butter Pecan Crunch Bars
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Peanut Butter Pecan Crunch Bars
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Your favorite chocolate crunch candy, but with peanut butter, pecans, and a sweet peanut butter drizzle on top!
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Ingredients
Crunch Bars
- 1/4 cup coconut oil
- 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2.5 oz
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup puffed rice cereal
- 1/4 cup pecans
Peanut Butter Drizzle
- 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon confectioner's sugar
Instructions
- Line a loaf pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Add puffed rice cereal and chopped pecans to a medium-sized bowl, mix well and set aside.
- In a small saucepan, add coconut oil, 1/4 cup of peanut butter, maple syrup, and cocoa powder and heat over medium. Whisk continuously to incorporate all of the cocoa powder and melt peanut butter, approximately 2 minutes.
- Pour the chocolate mixture over the rice cereal and pecans and gently mix to coat all of the cereal.
- Pour coated cereal into the loaf pan and spread to an even layer.
- Add loaf pan to freezer to set for 30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, create the peanut butter drizzle by adding the peanut butter, oil, and confectioner's sugar to a small bowl and whisking until creamy.
- After at least 30 minutes, remove the loaf pan from the freezer and pull out parchment paper, and place set crunch bars on a cutting board. Use a knife to cut into 9 bars.
- With a spoon, drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the top of the crunch bars.
- Store in the fridge and enjoy!
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Notes
- The nutritional value is approximately per bar.
- Storage
- Storage
- Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.
- Freezer: Store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
- Substitutions
- Substitutions
- Coconut Oil: Unrefined vs. refined? For this recipe, that's up to you and your taste, either will work. Unrefined has a stronger coconut flavor while refined has a much more neutral flavor.
- Butter is another great option.
- Puffed Rice Cereal: To make these gluten-free, use a gluten-free rice cereal, but Rice Krispies is what we usually use.
- Cocoa Powder: Unsweetened dutch-processed cocoa powder is what we use. Cacao can also be used, but I wouldn't use all cacao since it is slightly more bitter in flavor, a mix of both is fine.
- Maple Syrup: Use your favorite natural sweetener like honey or agave.
- Pecans: These can be totally optional if they're not your thing. You can also use hazelnuts or walnuts.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
181kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Sodium
48mg
(2%)
Potassium
137mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
8g
(16%)
Vitamin A
2IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
0.03mg
(0%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 181 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 181kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Sodium | 48mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 137mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.03mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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15 reviews
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