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
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: chocolate puffed rice bars, pistachio chocolate bars, no-bake rice bars, cranberry chocolate snack, easy chocolate bars