Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars (Printable)

Crunchy Chex cereal meets creamy peanut butter and honey, topped with rich chocolate. These no-bake bars are ready in 15 minutes and perfect for sharing.

# What You 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:

01 - Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on sides for easy removal of bars later.
02 - In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine peanut butter, honey, and butter. Stir continuously until completely smooth and well blended. Remove from heat.
03 - Gently fold Honey Chex cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture until every piece is evenly coated.
04 - Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly and evenly using a spatula or back of a spoon to create a compact, uniform 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 melted and smooth.
06 - Pour melted chocolate mixture over the cereal base. Spread evenly with a spatula to cover completely.
07 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour until chocolate is firm and bars are completely set.
08 - Lift bars from pan using parchment paper overhang. Cut into 16 equal squares and serve immediately or store refrigerated.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The honey and peanut butter create a gooey, natural sweetness that feels so much better than processed corn syrup versions
  • These bars come together faster than you can preheat your oven, and they keep beautifully for easy snacking all week long
02 -
  • The cereal mixture needs to be pressed firmly into the pan, or your bars will crumble when you try to cut them
  • Letting the chocolate cool slightly before spreading it helps it stay on top instead of mixing into the cereal layer
03 -
  • Measure the peanut butter and honey in the same container to reduce dishes
  • A plastic wrap layer pressed directly onto the chocolate prevents those white spots that sometimes form in the fridge

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