Description
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Cups combine creamy peanut butter, crispy brown rice cereal, and rich chocolate for the perfect sweet and crunchy treat. This no-bake recipe is easy to make and great for meal prep, snacking, or gifting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups chocolate chips (dark, milk, or white)
- ¾ cup natural peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy)
- 1 cup brown rice crisp cereal
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey (optional)
- 1 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Melt ¾ cup of chocolate chips with ½ teaspoon of coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon about 1 teaspoon of melted chocolate into each liner. Freeze for 5–10 minutes.
- Mix peanut butter, brown rice crisp cereal, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a bowl until combined.
- Scoop 1 tablespoon of the peanut butter mixture into each cup, pressing it down slightly.
- Melt the remaining ¾ cup of chocolate chips with ½ teaspoon of coconut oil and spoon over the peanut butter layer.
- Chill in the fridge or freezer for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Remove from liners and enjoy!
Notes
- Use dark chocolate for a less sweet, antioxidant-rich option.
- Add a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for extra flavor.
- Store in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes (no-bake)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American