Do you love sweet, salty, and crunchy desserts that basically make your taste buds dance? Then you have to try these No-Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars! Seriously, this recipe is so simple, even if you’ve never baked a thing in your life, you can pull it off in under 20 minutes.

The best part? You don’t need an oven. Yep, just a bowl, a pan, and a couple of pantry staples – that’s it!

🥜 Ingredients You’ll Need:

2 cups rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
1 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy – your call!)
1/2 cup honey or maple syrup
1 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt

🍫 How to Make Them:

Line a pan with parchment paper – makes it easier to remove bars later.
In a medium pot, melt butter, peanut butter, and honey together over low heat. Stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of sea salt.
Pour over the rice cereal in a large bowl and mix until everything is evenly coated.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan. Make sure it’s firm and compact.
Melt the chocolate chips in the microwave or double boiler and drizzle over the top.
Let it set in the fridge for at least 1 hour. Then cut into bars and enjoy!

👀 Why Everyone Is Loving This Recipe:

No bake = no oven needed. Perfect for summer or small kitchens.
Sweet + salty + crunchy – like a flavor explosion in every bite.
Easy to customize – swap chocolate chips for white chocolate, or add nuts or mini marshmallows.
Super photogenic – layered look with peanut butter, chocolate, and crunchy cereal.

People are posting pictures, tagging friends, and saving this recipe like crazy on Facebook and Instagram. Honestly, it’s that good.

💡 Pro Tips for Maximum Yum:

Press bars firmly so they hold together after cutting.
Use flaky sea salt on top for a little extra flavor and fancy look.
Want them extra fancy? Melt white chocolate and drizzle on top in a zig-zag pattern.