Peanut Butter Crunch Bar
A Peanut Butter Crunch Bar is a no-bake, sweet, and salty treat made primarily from peanut butter, crispy rice cereal, and a sweetener like honey or corn syrup. It's a popular homemade snack or dessert bar in many Western countries, especially the United States, often enjoyed as a quick energy boost or a nostalgic childhood favorite.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This bar is typically high in both fat and carbohydrates, providing a dense source of calories—roughly 150-250 per bar depending on size. It delivers plant-based protein from the peanut butter, along with some fiber, magnesium, and vitamin E, but is generally low in other micronutrients.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 280 kcal |
| Protein | 8 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 14 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 2 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
| Vitamin E | 3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 4 mg |
| Manganese | 0.8 mg |
Per 1 bar (60 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, it's a staple of no-bake, pantry-staple cooking, representing a simple, satisfying comfort food. Nutritionally, its unique combination of fast-acting carbs from the cereal and sustained energy from the peanut butter's fats and protein makes it a popular choice for a quick pre-workout or hiking snack.
