Gluten-Free Honey Chex Peanut Butter Bars (Print Version)
Crunchy Honey Chex cereal layered with peanut butter honey mixture and rich chocolate topping. Quick, no-bake treats perfect for any occasion.
# 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 (ensure gluten-free)
06 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
# Directions:
01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt together the peanut butter, honey, and butter, stirring until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold in the Honey Chex cereal until evenly coated.
04 - Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or the back of a spoon.
05 - In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the chocolate chips and 2 tablespoons peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth and fully melted.
06 - Pour the chocolate mixture over the cereal base and spread evenly.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
08 - Lift out of the pan using the parchment paper and cut into bars.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The crunch of Chex cereal against smooth chocolate creates texture perfection
- One bowl, no oven, and done in under 20 minutes of active time
02 -
- Press the cereal mixture firmly or the bars will crumble when you try to cut them
- Let the chocolate layer set completely at room temperature before refrigerating to prevent condensation spots
03 -
- Warm your knife under hot water and wipe dry between cuts for perfectly smooth edges
- If the chocolate seizes while melting, add a teaspoon of coconut oil to rescue it