Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Printable)

Crunchy Chex, peanut butter, honey, and chocolate come together in these no-bake bars. Ready in just 15 minutes plus chilling time.

# What You'll Need:

→ Base

01 - 4 cups gluten-free Honey Chex cereal
02 - 1 cup creamy peanut butter
03 - 1/2 cup honey
04 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter

→ Chocolate Topping

05 - 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (gluten-free certified)
06 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

# How to Make It:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on sides for easy removal later.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and butter. Stir continuously until melted and smooth, then remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold the Honey Chex cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture until evenly coated.
04 - Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a compact base layer.
05 - Place chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely smooth and melted.
06 - Pour the melted chocolate mixture evenly over the cereal base. Use a spatula to spread into a uniform layer.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until the chocolate is completely set and firm.
08 - Lift the bars from the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 equal-sized bars and serve.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The satisfaction of crunchy, creamy, chocolatey heaven in under twenty minutes active time
  • No oven means your kitchen stays cool even in summer heat
  • They disappear faster than you can say "one more piece"
02 -
  • Press the cereal mixture FIRMLY into the pan, harder than you think you need to. Loose bars crumble, tight bars stay together
  • Room temperature ingredients melt more smoothly. If your peanut butter is cold, give it a quick 20 second zap first
  • Let the chocolate cool slightly before spreading. Hot chocolate can melt the cereal base and create a messy layer situation
03 -
  • Warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry before cutting for the cleanest slices
  • A sprinkle of flaky sea salt on the wet chocolate layer adds professional contrast
  • Double the batch and use a 9x13 pan, because you will wish you had more

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