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Kit Kat Bars

A no-bake, chocolatey cereal bar made with Rice Chex, peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Rice Chex cereal can use any Chex cereal of choice
  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
  • 1 cup peanut butter can use any nut or seed butter of choice
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil can sub for butter

Instructions

  • Line an 8 x 8-inch deep baking dish or tray with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place the Rice Chex cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, chocolate chips, maple syrup, and coconut oil.
  • Heat the mixture until melted—either in 20–30 second microwave bursts stirring between each, or over low heat on the stove—then whisk until smooth and fully combined.
  • Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the Rice Chex and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated.
  • Transfer the coated cereal into the prepared pan, press evenly into an even layer, and refrigerate until firm, at least 1 hour.
  • Remove from the refrigerator, lift out using the parchment, and cut into 24 bars.

Equipment

  • 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep tray
  • Parchment Paper
  • large mixing bowl
  • Microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan
  • Spatula or whisk

Notes

  • Store at room temperature, covered, for up to two weeks.
  • Refrigerated bars will keep for up to two months.
  • Freeze in a zip-top bag for up to 6 months.