These Healthier Crunch Bars are gluten-free, can be made vegan, and have only 3 ingredients. They’re SO easy and taste even better than the original you grew up with!

Watch my full video tutorial HERE.

finished healthier crunch bars are cut into even squares and lying on light brown parchment paper. the crunch bar squares are rich dark chocolate color with texture of the rice cereal poking through the top and sides creating a bumpy texture. thick flakes of sea salt are sprinkled on top. the focus is on one square with a small bite to show the layers of smooth chocolate and crunch.

It’s no secret that I’m a gal who has a sweet tooth 😆 I love making healthier versions of my favorite treats growing up because I still get to enjoy them, but know I’ll feel much better afterward! By focusing on real-food ingredients, we’re leaving out artificial dyes, colors, and additives – the stuff that isn’t necessary and can upset our gut (when consumed often).

We all know and love the original crunch bars, but I don’t love the long list of additives thrown in… SO this recipe is made of only 3 ingredients!! But I promise the flavor and texture are just as good (if not better) than what you’ve had before. The chocolate and nut/seed butter creates a smooth, creamy base and the rice cereal gives the ULTIMATE crunch factor.

Once you combine all the ingredients, freeze, and they’re ready to go you can cut the squares any size you like! Cut them bigger to grab for a treat or cut them into smaller bite-size pieces to pop in your mouth as a snack. Either way, they’re amazing to have prepped for the week!

What you’ll need to make these Healthier Crunch Bars:

Chocolate chips – I love using dark! Choose your favorite dairy-free chocolate as a vegan substitution.

Nut/seed butter – I used organic peanut butter because it’s super creamy!

Rice cereal – I used organic from Whole Foods.

Sea salt – optional for topping but helps bring out the chocolate flavor.

More healthier candy recipes:

Peppermint Bark Cups (gluten-free, vegan option)

Mini Protein Peanut Butter Cups (gluten-free, vegan)

White Chocolate Pumpkin Peanut Butter Cups (gluten-free, vegan)

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