Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
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These Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars is a simple, no-bake slice made with just a handful of ingredients. The creamy peanut butter base is packed with crunchy rice cereal and topped with a smooth layer of melted chocolate for the perfect balance of texture and flavour. No oven needed, just mix, press, and chill.
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I created this slice to be an easy, reliable no-bake recipe you can throw together with pantry staples. It’s quick, fuss-free, and perfect for lunchboxes, snacks, or something sweet after dinner. Sam x
No-Bake & Fuss-Free – No oven required, just chill and slice.
Crunchy & Creamy Texture – Smooth peanut butter with crispy rice cereal.
Minimal Ingredients – Made with just 6 simple ingredients.
Perfect for Make-Ahead – Stores well in the fridge or freezer.
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Why this recipe works
This peanut butter slice keeps things simple while delivering the perfect no-bake texture.
Perfect No-Bake Texture:
The combination of peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple syrup creates a base that sets firm while staying soft and sliceable.
Balanced Crunch & Creaminess:
Rice cereal adds a light crunch that pairs perfectly with the smooth peanut butter mixture.
Classic Flavour Combo:
Peanut butter and chocolate come together for a rich, satisfying treat that always works.
Ingredients you’ll need
Peanut Butter
The base of the slice. Use smooth or crunchy depending on your preference.
Maple Syrup
Adds natural sweetness and helps bind the mixture together.
Coconut Oil
Helps the slice set firm in the fridge while keeping it soft to bite.
Desiccated Coconut
Adds subtle texture and helps absorb moisture.
Rice Bubbles / Rice Krispies
Provide the signature crunch throughout the slice.
Dark Chocolate
Melted and spread on top for a rich chocolate layer. You can also use milk or white chocolate.
How to make peanut butter chocolate slice
There is a full and detailed recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Step one: Add peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil to a medium-sized pot.
Place it over low heat on the stovetop and slowly heat the mixture until the ingredients are completely melted together, mixing occasionally.
Step two: Turn off the heat and stir through the desiccated coconut.
Step three: Add the puffed rice cereal and mix until they’re completely coated in the melted mixture.
Step four: Spoon the mixture into the lined tin. Using the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, firmly press it in, creating an even layer.
Place into the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until it firms up.
Step five: Prepare a double boiler by placing a small/medium heat-proof mixing bowl over a medium-sized pot of simmering water.
Into the bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt over low-medium heat, mixing occasionally with a rubber spatula until smooth. Remove from heat.
Step six: Pour melted chocolate over the base and using the spatula, gently and evenly spread it out.
Return to the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours or until the chocolate topping is set and the base has firmed up.
Step seven: Before cutting, remove the entire slice from the pan, still on the parchment paper, and allow it to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so the chocolate topping softens slightly, making it easier to cut through. Enjoy!
How to store
Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Freeze: Place in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 2–3 months.
Thaw: Defrost in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for about 1 hour.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars
Ingredients
Method
- Line a 11 x 7-inch (20cm x 30cm)Â brownie pan/tin with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Add peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut oil to a medium-sized pot.
- Place it over a low heat on the stovetop and slowly heat mixture until ingredients are completely melted together, mixing occasionally with a wooden spoon to break up the peanut butter. TIP: The peanut butter will take the longest to melt. Keep mixing until it blends through the mixture.
- Turn off heat and stir through desiccated coconut.
- Add puffed rice cereal and mix until completely coated in the mixture.
- Spoon mixture into lined tin. Using the back of a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula, firmly press it in, creating an even layer.
- Place into the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes until it firms up.
- While the base is setting, make chocolate topping.
- Prepare a double boiler by placing a small/medium heat-proof mixing bowl over a medium-sized pot of simmering water.
- Into the bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Melt over low-medium heat, mixing occasionally with a rubber spatula.
- Once completely melted and smooth, turn off heat and remove bowl from pot.
- Remove base from fridge.
- Pour melted chocolate over the base and using the spatula, gently and evenly spread it out. TIP: move the tin around using your hands in gentle motions so the chocolate spreads out itself.
- Return to the refrigerator and chill for 1-2 hours or until chocolate topping as set and base has firmed up.
- Remove from fridge and before cutting, remove the entire slice from the pan, still on the parchment paper, and allow it to sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes so the chocolate topping softens slightly, making it easier to cut through.
- Slice into long bars and enjoy!
Nutrition
Notes
- The base mixture: Firmly press the base mixture into your lined tin. Don’t leave any parts loose otherwise, the bars will crumble.
- Refrigerate the base: Before adding the chocolate topping, chill the base for 15-20 until it firms up slightly. This makes it easier to spread over the chocolate.
- Store in an airtight container refrigerated for 1 week – 10 days.
- Freeze the bars in zip-lock baggies or wrapped in parchment paper or foil and place them into a freezer-friendly airtight container. Label with the date and recipe name. Freeze for 2-3 months.
- Thaw the bars in the fridge overnight or at room temperature for 1 hour or until defrosted.
Thanks for sharing! Does it freeze well?
Hi Vanessa, thanks, it’s so delicious! You can certainly freeze this bark however, because it has the chocolate topping it can bloom. Meaning, when you freeze chocolate, it can get that white coating on the surface along with condensation. If you would like to freeze it, i’d recommend doing it slowly. Start off by cooling it down in the refrigerator until chilled. Then wrap it (or slice it up) and wrap tightly in cling film. Then place in an airtight container and then transfer it into the freezer. Then when you would like to defrost, remove from the freezer and place the container in the refrigerator until defrosted. Hopefully this reduces the amount of bloom that can happen with the chocolate topping. Hope that helps!
This looks so good! What a great way to enjoy a treat while sticking to the good stuff!
Hi Suzanne, thanks so much! It’s absolutely yummy this bark. You’re so right, it’s a wonderful and healthier way to enjoy a sweet treat. Hope you give it a try 🙂
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This amazing! The best sweet I’ve had in a very long time! My entire family loves it. So easy to make and very delicious! I made it with all organic ingredients so i call it health food haha 🙂
For a change up what could you use instead of peanut butter? Say if you wanted a peppermint slice ?
Thank you for sharing this amazing recipe I will be making it often. xx
Hi Natalie! THANK YOU!! I’m so happy to hear that! This is also one of my very favourite sweet treat recipes, so simple and tasty! Fantastic that your entire family is also enjoying it! Oh definitely! Using organic ingredients is even better and I agree with you on that point 😉
You can switch the peanut butter with almond butter, which will provide a more subtle flavour. You can also use cashew butter. If you’re wanting to create a peppermint flavour (what a great idea!) I’d suggest using either almond or cashew butter, as the base still needs this element for it to stick together. Using either almond or cashew nut butter, their flavour isn’t as prominent as peanut butter. You can add drops of peppermint oil to the base to create your peppermint flavour, how ever much you desire, taste test as you go! I hope that helps, enjoy! xx
These bars look SO good! Also can’t stop staring at how smooth that chocolate looks on top!
Thanks so much Jess! The chocolate is the best part 😉