Snickers bars were originally called Marathon bars until 1990, when Mars finally unified the global branding across 70 countries.
Snickers Crunch Bars
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these irresistible Snickers Crunch Bars! Crafted with crispy rice cakes, creamy peanut butter, and a drizzle of rich chocolate, these bars are a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy, these bites are sure to become your new favorite snack!
Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)optionalmaple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (114 g)
- 4-5 plain rice cakes, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (2.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional) (79.2 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, dump in all your ingredients (except melted chocolate) and mix until combined.
- 2
Line a loaf pan with parchment, then press the mixture into the pan. Top with melted chocolate.
- 3
Place in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes until set, then slice into bars.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Temper your melted chocolate by cooling it to 84-86°F before pouring on top to prevent white bloom and ensure a glossy, snap-worthy finish.technique84-86°F
- ✓Press the mixture firmly with a flat-bottomed measuring cup to achieve uniform density and prevent crumbling when slicing.technique
- ✓Chill in the freezer for exactly 15 minutes rather than the fridge to create the ideal firm-but-not-brittle texture that mimics commercial candy bars.timing15 minutes
- ✓Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped clean between cuts to slice through the chocolate layer without cracking.equipment
- ✓Allow bars to sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes after removing from freezer so the chocolate layer doesn't shatter when bitten.timing2-3 minutes
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Prep
15
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
Share this recipe
Snickers bars were originally called Marathon bars until 1990, when Mars finally unified the global branding across 70 countries.
Snickers Crunch Bars
Indulge in a guilt-free treat with these irresistible Snickers Crunch Bars! Crafted with crispy rice cakes, creamy peanut butter, and a drizzle of rich chocolate, these bars are a delightful balance of flavors and textures. Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while keeping things healthy, these bites are sure to become your new favorite snack!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🫙Pantry Staples(6)
- 1/4 cup coconut oil, melted (60 ml)
- 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips, melted (120 ml)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup (60 ml)optionalmaple syrup
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter (114 g)
- 4-5 plain rice cakes, crumbled
- 1/2 tsp vanilla (2.5 ml)
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- pinch of salt
📦Other(1)
- 1/3 cup dry roasted peanuts, chopped (optional) (79.2 ml)optional
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, dump in all your ingredients (except melted chocolate) and mix until combined.
- 2
Line a loaf pan with parchment, then press the mixture into the pan. Top with melted chocolate.
- 3
Place in the fridge or freezer for 15-20 minutes until set, then slice into bars.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Temper your melted chocolate by cooling it to 84-86°F before pouring on top to prevent white bloom and ensure a glossy, snap-worthy finish.technique84-86°F
- ✓Press the mixture firmly with a flat-bottomed measuring cup to achieve uniform density and prevent crumbling when slicing.technique
- ✓Chill in the freezer for exactly 15 minutes rather than the fridge to create the ideal firm-but-not-brittle texture that mimics commercial candy bars.timing15 minutes
- ✓Use a sharp knife warmed under hot water and wiped clean between cuts to slice through the chocolate layer without cracking.equipment
- ✓Allow bars to sit at room temperature for 2-3 minutes after removing from freezer so the chocolate layer doesn't shatter when bitten.timing2-3 minutes