No-Bake Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Printable)

Sweet and crunchy Chex bars with peanut butter, honey, and chocolate—no baking required.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Base Layer

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 (certified gluten-free)
06 - 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

# How To Make It:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, allowing excess paper to hang over the sides for easy removal later.
02 - Combine the peanut butter, honey, and butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until fully melted and smoothly blended. Remove from heat.
03 - Add the Honey Chex cereal to the warm mixture. Gently fold until every piece is evenly coated with the peanut butter mixture.
04 - Transfer the coated cereal to the prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or the back of a spoon to create a compact, uniform layer.
05 - Place the chocolate chips and remaining 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 over the cereal base. Spread evenly with a spatula to cover the entire surface.
07 - Refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour, or until the chocolate layer is completely firm and set.
08 - Using the parchment paper overhang, lift the entire block from the pan. Cut into 16 equal bars and serve immediately or store refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The texture is absolute magic with that crisp cereal crunch giving way to creamy chocolate
  • You can throw these together in literally 15 minutes flat when cravings hit hard
  • They keep so well in the fridge meaning you always have something sweet ready
02 -
  • Press the cereal mixture firmly into the pan or your bars will fall apart when you cut them
  • Let the chocolate layer cool slightly before spreading so it doesn't melt into the base
03 -
  • Mix the chocolate and peanut butter topping while the base chills to save precious time
  • Double the recipe for parties because these will vanish faster than you expect

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