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Close-up of No-Bake Rice Cake Crunch Bars featuring a rich swirl of chocolate and peanut butter with a gorgeous 3D effect on top- quick & easy to make at home

No-Bake Rice Cake Crunch Bars | Refined Sugar-Free

Annie, Healthy Food by Annie
These Healthy Rice Cake Crunch Bars  are the perfect combination of crunchy, creamy, and just the right amount of sweetness. With a beautiful swirl of chocolate and peanut butter on top, they’re a delicious, visually stunning snack you’ll love to enjoy with your coffee!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Dessert, Healthy Snacks & Treats
Cuisine Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan Option
Servings 14 Bars
Calories 194 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 5 rice cakes, crushed
  • cup natural creamy peanut butter (85g)
  • ¼ cup  honey (60g) or maple syrup for a vegan version
  • cup pumpkin seeds (45g)
  • cup sesame seeds (45g)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon

Topping:

  • ½ cup cocoa powder (40g)
  • cup melted coconut oil (80g)
  • 3-4 tablespoon peanut butter for swirling
  • 1 teaspoon honey for swirling

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the baking dish:
    Line a 15 cm x 22 cm (6 x 9 inch) dish with parchment paper
  • Mix peanut butter and honey:
    In a large bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Warm in the microwave for about 20 seconds, then mix well until fully combined
  • Crush and add rice cakes:
    Crush the brown rice cakes into small pieces and add them to the bowl with the peanut butter mixture.
  • Add seeds and cinnamon:
    Add the pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and cinnamon. Stir until everything is well combined.
  • Press the mixture into the dish:
    Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press the mixture firmly into the prepared dish, creating an even layer.
  • Make the chocolate layer:
    In a small bowl, melt the coconut oil in the microwave. Add the cocoa powder and stir until smooth. Pour the chocolate mixture evenly over the rice cake layer.
    Chocolate being drizzled over the rice cake bar mixture before chilling- quick and easy to make
  • Create the peanut butter swirl:
    Mix the peanut butter and honey for swirling. Drizzle over the chocolate layer, then use a knife, skewer, or toothpick to gently swirl the mixture into the chocolate for a marbled effect.
    7. Creating decorative peanut butter swirls on top of the chocolate-topped rice cake bars for a beautiful 3D finish. Easy to make at home, children love them
  • Set in the fridge:
    Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight until fully set.
    Full uncut block of No-Bake Rice Cake Crunch Bars before slicing, showcasing the layered texture and glossy chocolate topping with beautiful 3D swirls
  • Slice and serve:
    Once set, slice into 14 bars or your desired size.
    Vegan-friendly Rice Cake Crunch Bars arranged on a cutting board next to coffee—ideal for breakfast or an afternoon treat- gluten-free, Healthy, child friendly

Enjoy!These bars are perfect as a quick snack or coffee companion.

    Notes

    Recipe Note:
    • If the mixture feels too thick, add an extra spoonful of melted coconut oil to loosen it up.
    • Keep bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for freshness.
    • For a vegan version, substitute honey with maple syrup
    Notes:
    • Most of the saturated fat comes from coconut oil.
    • Good source of fiberhealthy fats, and plant-based protein.
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