Peanut Butter Chocolate Bars (Printable)

Crispy rice cakes with creamy peanut butter and smooth chocolate, frozen for a tasty and easy no-bake snack.

# What You'll Need:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 3 large plain rice cakes

→ Peanut Butter Layer

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

→ Chocolate Topping

03 - 3.5 oz semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
06 - Pinch of sea salt flakes

# How-To:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - Break the rice cakes into large chunks or squares and place them in a single layer on the prepared tray.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each rice cake piece.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chopped chocolate and coconut oil together in 20 to 30 second bursts, stirring until completely smooth.
05 - Drizzle or spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-covered rice cakes, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
06 - Sprinkle chopped roasted peanuts and sea salt flakes over the chocolate if desired.
07 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 45 minutes, or until the chocolate topping is set.
08 - Once firm, cut into bars or bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer until ready to serve.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • They're literally five minutes of actual work, then the freezer does the rest while you forget about them.
  • That moment when you bite through the cold chocolate shell and hit creamy peanut butter is genuinely addictive.
  • Perfect for when you need something that feels indulgent but doesn't require turning on the oven.
02 -
  • Melting chocolate in short bursts prevents it from seizing and turning grainy—I learned this the hard way with a ruined bowl.
  • Serving them straight from the freezer is non-negotiable; letting them sit at room temperature turns them into a sad, melty situation.
03 -
  • Use chocolate that actually tastes good because it's literally half the dessert—don't cheap out here.
  • If your peanut butter is the natural, oil-on-top kind, stir it smooth before using so it spreads evenly and tastes consistent.
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