Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar
The Crispy Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar is a popular no-bake dessert or snack bar made by combining crunchy peanut butter with puffed rice cereal, often held together with a sweetener like honey or syrup, and then coated or drizzled with chocolate. It's a staple in American home kitchens and school cookbooks, known for its simplicity and satisfying texture.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bar is typically high in fat and carbohydrates, providing a quick energy boost, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein from the peanuts. A standard homemade bar can range from 200 to 300 calories, depending on the size and specific ingredients used.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 250 kcal |
| Protein | 6 g |
| Carbs | 24 g |
| Fat | 16 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 16 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Zinc | 1.0 mg |
| Vitamin E | 2.0 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.0 mg |
| Manganese | 0.5 mg |
Per 1 bar (50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it represents a classic 'pantry staple' recipe in North America, often made with kids for its ease and no-oven requirement. Nutritionally, it's a dense energy source, making it a popular choice for a pre- or post-activity snack, though it's generally considered an indulgent treat rather than a health food.
