Best Power Crunch Bars Recipes

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THE BEST HOMEMADE CRUNCH BARS



The BEST Homemade Crunch Bars image

No Bake homemace crunch bars using just one bowl, 5 ingredients and less than 2 minutes! This quick and easy snack or dessert is naturally gluten free, vegan, dairy free and can be made sugar free!

Provided by Arman

Categories     Dessert

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 1/2 cups chocolate chips
1 cup peanut butter (can substitute any nut or seed butter)
1/2 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup coconut oil (can sub for grass fed butter)

Steps:

  • Line an 8 x 8-inch baking dish or deep baking tray of choice with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Add crispy rice cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. In a microwave safe bowl or stovetop, combine all your other ingredients and heat until melted. Remove from microwave/off stove and whisk until completely incorporated.
  • Pour the chocolate/peanut butter mixture over the crispy rice cereal and mix until combined. Pour into the lined baking dish and refrigerate until firm (at least an hour).
  • Remove and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 142 kcal, Carbohydrate 16 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 10 g, Fiber 1 g, Sodium 69 mg

POWER CRUNCH BARS



Power Crunch Bars image

When you're hungry and in a hurry, sticking to your new year's resolution can get tricky. Plan ahead and beat your cravings with these power crunch snack bars, made with Orville Redenbacher Smart Pop microwaveable popcorn. The popcorn is 100 per cent whole grain, high in fibre and now made without any artificial colours, flavours or preservatives.

Provided by maryjjohnson34

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 45m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

nonstick cooking spray
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking rolled oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 mini bag orville redenbacher's smart pop microwaveable popcorn (34 g)
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup margarine
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup dried cranberries

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Spray 15x10-inch shallow baking pan with cooking spray. Combine oats, flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt in medium bowl; set aside.
  • Prepare popcorn according to package directions. Remove all un-popped kernels; set aside.
  • Combine brown sugar and margarine in large bowl using electric mixer on high speed. Add water and vanilla; beat until light and fluffy. Gradually add flour mixture; blend well. Reduce speed to low and add cranberries.
  • Cover hands with plastic gloves or sandwich-size plastic bags. Incorporate popped corn into cookie dough. Spread mixture in pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool before cutting into 24 bars. Store in tightly sealed container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.8, Sodium 97.2, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 6.9, Protein 1.1

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