They’re like a cross between a rice krispie treat and a good ol’ chocolate crackle but better because, PEANUT BUTTER!!!!!!!!

I honestly have no idea where the craving/idea to make these bad boys came from all I know is that it came from nowhere and it came on strong!

Rice krispie treats are not something I ever really cared for , even with a pretty strong sweet tooth they were always just a bit too sweet for me.

But these . . . these are barely sweet at all . . .

They’re decadent, rich, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy with a strong hit of peanut butter and a gentle hint of tart/sweet strawberries.

They’re the perfect balance of salty and sweet, seriously so good!

By now you guys know how much I love my nut butter and chocolate.

It’s something I have in some form or another every. single. day!

I just love, love, love it!

And I think these crunch bites may have taken that obsession to a whole new level.

Made with no refined flours or sugars using just 4 ingredients that I bet you have on hand already and come together in less than 10 minutes, start to finish!

If you’re looking for a deliciously simple, secretly healthy homemade treat to have on hand/share this holiday season (or just today to enjoy today becuase, yummm) then look no further, friend this is EXACTLY what you need!

So simple to throw together that even little hands can get involved!

Plus did I mention the yummmm?!

Crispy, crunchy, sweet & salty and you can’t go wrong with a classic like chocolate and nut butter!

And would you just look at it?!

I can’t even with this . . .

Next level deliciousness I tell you!

Decadent, rich, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy peanut butter bites of deliciousness infused with hint of tart/sweet strawberries.

Fun to make, fun to eat, fun to share with the ones you love (or just keep all to your fine self, you’re secrets safe with me 😉 )

4 ingredients, 10 minutes in the making . . .

Make them. Eat them. Love, love, love them.

 

Dark Chocolate PB & J Crunch Bites
{Sugar Free – Gluten Free – Dairy Free – Vegan & Paleo Friendly}
Makes approx 9 secretly healthy, seriously chocolatey, crisp and crunchy, peanut butter infused, berry-licious bites of deliciousness

Ingredients –

For the slice ;

1/4 cup dark chocolate

1/4 cup Peanut butter ( or nut/seed butter of choice )
(Powdered peanut butter works too)

1/4 cup freeze dried strawberries, crushed

1 1/2 cup puffed rice cereal or cereal of choice –  I also love to use these crispie comets by love grown

Optional for topping –

2-4 Tbsp (1/4-1/2 a black) of dark chocolate

Flakey sea salt

Method –

1 – Line a small loaf pan or baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.

Note – You could also make them single serve so you don’t have to bother slicing – simple line a muffin tray with paper cases and spoon the mixture into each case instead of making one big slice. Do what you feel 🙂

2 – Place rice cereal and crushed berries into a large bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.

3 – Melt chocolate by your preferred method – I like to do mine on the stove, double broiler style but a microwave will work just fine too.

4 – Once your chocolate is nice and melted, stir in your peanut butter.

5 – Pour dreamy, chocolate peanut butter mix over your rice/berries and stir to combine.

6 – Spoon slice mix into your prepared tray and use a spoon to spread and smooth it out into one nice even layer, pressing gently but firmly as you go.

7 – Melt and pour remaining chocolate over your slice mix, sprinkle with sea salt and place it in the fridge or freezer to set.

8 – Slice and devour!

Please note, this slice is super crunchy and may crumble a little as you cut it up, I personally love that rustic look plus any shards that fly off = bonus chef snacks 😉 #worthit

Enjoy xoxo

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Question of the day –

What’s your fave holiday treat?

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Do it, do it You know you want to 🙂

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