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2-Ingredient Chocolate Crunch Bars

Just two ingredients, zero fuss, and the end result tastes just like a homemade Nestle Crunch bar… maybe even better!
Yield: 16 pieces
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips*
  • 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal**, not “puffed” rice cereal***
Ingredient Details to Know
*If you follow a dairy-free diet, choose dairy-free chocolate chips.
**If you follow a gluten-free diet, choose a certified gluten-free cereal. (Be careful of malt added to some cereals!)
***Be sure to use a "crispy" rice cereal since that is what provides the crunch (do not use a  "puffed" rice cereal). Also, try to find a brand that makes a brown rice version. But if you can't find one, a regular crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies, although not gluten-free) will work perfectly, too. 

Instructions
 

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler or saucepan on the stovetop over low heat. Alternatively, you can melt the chocolate in the microwave by heating for about 30 seconds at a time, stirring in between, until the chocolate is smooth and velvety.
  • Add the crispy rice cereal into the melted chocolate and mix thoroughly.
  • Spread the mixture on the prepared baking sheet (it doesn't have to be perfectly shaped, and will likely not reach the outer edges) and place it in the fridge for at least 30 minutes. Once it’s cool, cut into bars or break it into irregular pieces and place them on a festive serving tray.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 110Carbohydrates: 17gProtein: 1gTotal Fat: 6g— Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g— Saturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 25mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 1gTotal Sugar: 12g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 11g
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.