Rice and Peanut Butter Bars

These puffed rice and peanut butter bars are no-bake, gluten-free, and take just a few staple ingredients to make. They are refined sugar-free, and dairy-free, and taste amazing by combining peanut butter and chocolate. What’s not to love?! 

Are you tired of the junk-filled bars out on the market? It can be so overwhelming to find a bar that is free of preservatives or words we can’t pronounce. That’s why I love making my own snack bars for my family to enjoy. 

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• Why you will love this recipe
• Ingredients
• Instructions
• Storage for these puffed rice and peanut butter bars
• FAQ
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Why you will love this recipe

• Lightly sweetened with honey 
• No baking required
• Foolproof and can be made by even the most inexperienced chef
• Only healthy ingredients are used

Ingredients

• Puffed Rice: for this recipe, we are using gluten-free puffed rice. If gluten is not an issue in your house, you can use any type of puffed rice you would like.
• Peanut butter: these bars contain no sugar added peanut butter, which is used to hold the ingredients together.
• Honey: Honey is used to lightly sweeten in these puffed rice bars. 
• Coconut oil 
• Peanuts: extra protein and add a nice crunch. 
• Vanilla extract: in this puffed rice bar recipe, I am using an alcohol-free vanilla extract like this one by Singing Dog Vanilla. No alcohol is needed as we are not baking these bars.
• Chocolate: because why not?! 

Instructions

• Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. 
• Pour the puffed rice into a large bowl. 
• In a small saucepan, on medium-low heat, add the coconut oil. Once it melts, add the peanut butter and honey. Continue to stir while it melts. 
• Once melted, pour the peanut butter mixture over the puffed rice. 
• Using a rubber spatula, carefully mix the puffed rice and peanut butter mixture. 
• Once the puffed rice is coated, completely, pour the mixture into the led baking pan. Using a rubber spatula press it down firmly into the pan. 
• Add your crushed peanuts and chocolate chips, then press those down into the mixture. 
• In a small bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Heat in 30-second increments, stirring after each one until fully melted. This should take about one minute. 
• Finally, drizzle the chocolate across the bars, back and forth until the chocolate is gone. 
• Please the bars into the freezer for one hour. 
• Release the parchment paper from the pan and allow the bars to sit on the counter for a couple of minutes before slicing. 
• Slice the bars into eight bars and enjoy! 

Storage for these puffed rice and peanut butter bars

Keep bars in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

FAQ

Can I freeze these puffed rice bars? 

Yes, you can freeze these puffed rice bars. Once they have been cut, wrap them individually in a freezer, safe wrap, then place them into a freezer-safe container. Keep them in the freezer for up to three months. Allow the bar to slowly come to room temperature before enjoying. Do not let the bars become too warm, or they will fall apart. 

What if I don’t have honey? 

If you don’t have honey, you can use agave syrup or maple syrup for this recipe.

What if I have a peanut allergy? 

If you have a peanut allergy, you can easily use a nut-free butter in place of the peanut butter, and skip out on the crushed peanuts on top. 

Can I use regular chocolate chips? 

Yes, you do not have to use dairy-free chocolate chips. Regular chocolate chips will work just as well for this recipe.

Are these healthier puffed rice bars gluten-free?

Yes, these puffed rice bars are gluten-free. Be sure to check your ingredients to ensure no gluten has been added. 

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