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    Home » No-Bake Dessert Recipes » Cereal Treats

    Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    Published: Sep 1, 2019 · by Kim Lange · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    These no bake OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are outrageously yummy sweet cereal treats that are super easy to make right at home! Gluten-free and perfect for party fun as well as snacking!   

    They're delicious, crunchy bars made with a peanut butter and honey based layer and honey sweetened Chex cereal, then it's topped with a rich milk chocolate peanut butter ganache.  Check out our Red White & Blue Puppy Chow for another fun party snack! 

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe gluten free

    Why We Love Our Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe!

    First of all, peanut butter and chocolate chex cereal bars sound amazing, and they taste even more amazing than I can even explain!  We love the way the melted peanut butter, salt and honey gets all intertwined in all those little crevices of the honey Chex.  YUM!

    Also, adding peanut butter to the milk chocolate ganache gives it a nice creaminess to the chocolate topping. 

    The bars are great without the chocolate peanut butter ganache, if you want to leave it off.  It's just a preference, right?  But I'm all about the chocolate peanut butter ganache on top!

    I like to call these chex bars a.k.a "can't resist bars", because eating more than just one will not happen, when you take that first unforgiving bite. 

    Been there, done that...can't resist these! 

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe

    No Corn Syrup in These Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    Happily, these no bake chex bars aren't made with corn syrup, like a lot of no-bake bar recipes use. We used honey instead to add some sweetness like corn syrup, but healthier option and since the chex are honey flavored, it seems it all goes together well! 

    Normally corn syrup is a preferred glue to keep the bars together, (and you can use corn syrup, if you wish in this recipe) but your favorite local honey does the trick very well indeed and I prefer using any healthier alternatives to corn syrup wherever I can. 

    I just used ½ the amount from the original recipe called for and the bars held together well.  We've cut out a lot of sugar by reducing the sugar by a ½ cup, so how about that? That always makes me feel a little better after the fact after indulging. *LOL* 

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe

    Ingredients You Need for Chex Bar Recipe

    Peanut Butter Honey Chex Bars Recipe

    • honey
    • granulated sugar
    • creamy peanut butter
    • salt
    • Honey Nut Chex™ cereal

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • milk chocolate chips 
    • creamy peanut butter
    • butter 

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe gluten free

    How to Make No Bake Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Recipe

    1. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Can also line with parchment paper or tin foil for easy removal and easier cutting into bars, spry with cooking spray.

    Peanut Butter Honey Chex Bars

    1. Using large microwaveable bowl, mix together the honey and sugar on High 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture just begins to boil.
    2. Add in peanut butter and salt and mix well.
    3. Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press mixture firmly into pan to even them out as much as possible.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    1. In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter on High 1 minute and mix until mixture is smooth and pourable. Spread evenly on top of bars.
    2. Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
    3. Cut into 32 bars.

    How to Cut Chex Bars

    • The easy way to cut bars easily is to line the pan with heavy-duty or nonstick foil. Once the chocolate is set, use foil to lift bars out of pan, then cut. It also makes cleanup extra easy.

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - No-Bake - GF

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe gluten free

    Are These Chex Bars Gluten Free?

    • Rice and Corn Chex are both gluten-free. If you buy other cereal or candy brands, you will need to check those individual packages to be sure.

    Can I Use Something Other Than Chex?

    • The crunch and texture provided by the rice Chex are delicious, but you could certainly substitute in your own favorite cereal. You could even use a mixture of leftover cereals from the bottom of several cereal bags to make some bars, plus this is also a great money-saving tip.

    Prep Ahead & Storing Chex Bars

    • You can definitely make these no bake bars the day before a party or gathering.
    • Store – Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container at room temperature. It's best to eat them within a few days before they dry out and become stale.

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars cereal treats recipe

    These Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are perfect portable treats for travel, kid snacking and parties when you want to please a crowd. Utter deliciousness & gluten-free!  You're welcome!

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    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars - No-Bake - GF

    OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

    Kim Lange
    These no bake OMG Honey Chex Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars are outrageously yummy sweet treats and easy to make!  They're delicious, crunchy bars made with a peanut butter and honey based layer and honey sweetened chex cereal, then it's topped with a rich milk chocolate peanut butter ganache.  

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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 32 Bars
    Calories

    Ingredients
     
     

    Peanut Butter Honey Chex Bars

    • ½ cup honey
    • ½ cup sugar
    • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
    • ¼ to ½ teaspoon salt If you like saltier, use ½ teaspoon
    • 5 ½ cups Honey Nut Chex™ cereal

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • 2 cups milk chocolate chips or 1 bag of milk chocolate chips
    • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
    • 2 tablespoons butter either unsalted or salted can be used
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    Instructions
     

    • Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. Can also line with parchment paper or tin foil for easy removal and easier cutting into bars, spray with cooking spray.

    Peanut Butter Honey Chex Bars

    • Using large microwaveable bowl, mix together the honey and sugar on High 2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds, until mixture just begins to boil.
    • Add in peanut butter and salt and mix well.
    • Stir in cereal until evenly coated. Pour mixture into prepared pan and press mixture firmly into pan to even them out as much as possible.

    Chocolate Peanut Butter Ganache

    • In medium microwavable bowl, microwave milk chocolate chips, peanut butter and butter on High 1 minute and mix until mixture is smooth and pourable. Spread evenly on top of bars.
    • Refrigerate about 30 minutes or until chocolate is set.
    • Cut into 32 bars.
    Keyword bars, chex, chocolate, gluten free, honey, no bake, peanut butter
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    About Kim Lange

    Hi! I'm Kim! As you may know, I'm cookie, brownie and chocolate obsessed! You'll find hundreds of decadent and healthy dessert recipes to choose from here! So, let's bake something easy and never forget the chocolate!

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    1. Kelli says

      April 05, 2022 at 7:57 pm

      These are so good! I’ve made them several times and always a hit!

    2. Kim Lange says

      July 27, 2021 at 5:01 pm

      Yes you can! Any chocolate that melts well is good! Enjoy Sharon!!

    3. Sharon says

      July 27, 2021 at 4:22 pm

      Hi there, Your recipe looks amazing and I can’t wait to make it. Quick question. Can I use semi sweet chocolate baking chips in this recipe? Thanks so very much! Sharon

    4. Kim Lange says

      March 15, 2021 at 2:34 pm

      Yay! I'm so glad you approve! Thank you so much Kennan!! xo

    5. Kennan says

      March 15, 2021 at 12:13 pm

      I made these Honey Chex Bars and they are FANTASTIC!!! They are quick and easy to make and I usually have most of the ingredients for this recipe on hand. I will definitely make this recipe again.

    6. Kim Lange says

      September 08, 2019 at 3:22 pm

      Yay! I hope you enjoy Shari! Miss you!! xo

    7. Kim Lange says

      September 08, 2019 at 2:57 pm

      Thanks Kelly! These were so fun and yummy to make and

    8. Shari says

      September 08, 2019 at 9:17 am

      Hi Kim!!! These bars look sooo.. dang good, and easy!!:) I am making these babies today!!:) 🙂 🙂 thank you!!!

    9. Laura says

      September 08, 2019 at 9:03 am

      If it has cereal, I can have it for breakfast too, right??? ??? These bars look AMAZING!!!!

      Laura
      Black Coffee Beautiful

    10. Valentina says

      September 07, 2019 at 1:41 am

      These would be gone in a flash around me. Seriously, they would not be safe! YUM, YUM, YUM!

    11. Kelly @ Kelly Lynns Sweets and Treats says

      September 06, 2019 at 2:11 pm

      You are reading my mind with these! I just made something similar. Totally have to try your recipe now!

    12. Kim Lange says

      September 05, 2019 at 11:16 pm

      Thank you so much Catherine! They are super yummy without the corn syrup! xo

    13. Catherine says

      September 05, 2019 at 8:32 pm

      These look so incredible, there's no way I could resist them!! I love that you use honey instead of corn syrup, such a wonderful recipe, going to pin this right now!! 😀

    14. Kim Lange says

      September 05, 2019 at 6:35 pm

      Yay! Can't believe it's that time of year already! Thanks Annie!

    15. annie@ciaochowbambina says

      September 05, 2019 at 1:50 pm

      Yes, please!! We have our first tailgate of the season coming up...I know what I'm bringing!! YUM!

    16. Laura says

      September 02, 2019 at 3:12 pm

      Love a “not-too-sweet” treat, and this one looked perfect! Chex are the best for baking, aren’t they?

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