Healthy Crunch Bars

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Healthy Crunch Bars need just three simple ingredients and minimal prep! Made with antioxidant-rich dark chocolate, they’re easy to whip up with everyday grocery-store finds.

Prep Time15

Chilling Time15

Total Time30

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American, Healthy, Vegetarian

Keyword: Healthy Crunch Bars, Healthy Crunch Bars recipe

Servings: bars (depending on how large you cut them)

Author: Chelsea Lords

Cost: $4.12

Equipment

Ingredients

2 full (regular-sized) plain rice cakes see note 1
1 (3.5-ounce) dark chocolate bar (with sea salt) coarsely chopped, see note 2
1 teaspoon coconut oil see note 3

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Instructions

Line a bread pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, crumble rice cakes into small pieces with your hands.
In a microwave-safe bowl, add chopped chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring every 20 seconds until melted and smooth.
Scrape all the melted chocolate over the broken rice cakes using a spatula. Mix well until all pieces are coated.
Transfer the mixture to the bread pan and press into an even layer. Let set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm.
Lift the bark out using the parchment overhang. Break into pieces with your hands or cut into bars with a sharp knife (see note 4). Enjoy!

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Notes

Note 1: Use plain or lightly salted full-sized rice cakes made from whole grain brown rice and salt. They’re great for those with allergies or intolerances.

Note 2: I love Lindt dark chocolate bars with sea salt—so good! Since the chocolate already has salt, there’s no need to add extra. Use your favorite chocolate bar, adding a pinch of salt if needed. The better the quality of chocolate, the better the flavor.

Note 3: A little coconut or vegetable oil helps thin the chocolate, making it easier to coat the crumbled rice cakes.

Note 4: Use a sharp, hot knife to cut the bars. Run a sharp knife under hot water, dry it quickly, and make a cut. Repeat for each cut.

Storage: Store in an airtight container in the fridge, separated in layers by wax or parchment paper. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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