Chocolate Pistachio Puffed Rice Bars
No-bake chocolate puffed rice bars packed with roasted pistachios and tart dried cranberries, offering a perfect balance of crunch, sweetness, and rich chocolate flavor.
- Author: Djihane
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 3 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1/2 cup nut butter (almond, peanut, or cashew)
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/2 cup roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips, nut butter, and honey (or maple syrup) together in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine puffed rice, pistachios, and cranberries.
- Pour melted chocolate mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until evenly coated.
- Transfer mixture to the prepared pan, pressing it down firmly.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use unsweetened puffed rice for a less sugary option.
- For extra crunch, toast the puffed rice lightly before mixing.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep them firm.
- White or milk chocolate can be substituted for a different flavor profile.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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