How do these bars get their crunch?

The crunch in these bars comes from rice cereal mixed into both the melted vegan white chocolate and nut butter layer, and the melted vegan chocolate and almond butter layer.

Can I use a different nut butter for the base layer?

Yes, for the peanut butter layer, you can substitute other nut butters, though the recipe specifies nut butter generally. For the chocolate layer, almond butter is specifically called for.

What type of chocolate chips should I use?

To keep these bars vegan, ensure you use vegan white chocolate chips for the base and vegan chocolate chips for the top layer.

How long do the Fudge Crunch Bars need to chill?

The bars need to be placed in the freezer until solid, which typically takes at least 30 minutes to an hour, allowing them to firm up completely before cutting.

How should I store these Fudge Crunch Bars?

Store the finished Fudge Crunch Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or freeze them for longer storage to maintain their firm texture.

7 years ago

Fudge Crunch Bars
[Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Name: Fudge Crunch Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: To Make the Peanut Butter Layer:; 1/4 cup rice cereal; 1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips; 1/4 cup of nut butter; To Make the Chocolate Layer:; 1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips; 1 tablespoon of coconut oil or vegan butter; 1/4 cup of rice cereal; 1/4 cup of almond butter

MS By: Melanie Sorrentino

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Four square vegan gluten-free fudge crunch bars, showing distinct layers of light peanut butter and dark chocolate, speckled with rice cereal, arranged on a white plate.

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These fudge crunch bars melt in your mouth and have the most enticing texture. They are so easy to make and only require a few minutes and the help of your microwave!

Ingredients You Need for Fudge Crunch Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

To Make the Peanut Butter Layer:

1/4 cup rice cereal
1/2 cup vegan white chocolate chips
1/4 cup of nut butter

To Make the Chocolate Layer:

1/2 cup vegan chocolate chips
1 tablespoon of coconut oil or vegan butter
1/4 cup of rice cereal
1/4 cup of almond butter

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How to Prepare Fudge Crunch Bars [Vegan, Gluten-Free]

Microwave vegan white chocolate chips until melted.
Mix in nut butter. Microwave for another few seconds if needed. Mix in cereal.
Pour in the 4x4-inch tin. Place in freezer.
Microwave chocolate with oil or vegan butter in short 15 second bursts until melted.
Mix in almond butter until smooth then cereal.
Add on top of the peanut butter layer and chill until solid and cut into four bars.

Nutritional Information

Note: The information shown is based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.