🍫 Mediterranean Homemade Crunch Bars
Ingredients
2 cups puffed rice or brown rice cereal
1 cup dark chocolate chips (70% cocoa preferred)
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil
¼ cup honey or date syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of sea salt
Optional Add-Ins (Mediterranean touch)
2 tbsp chopped pistachios or almonds
1 tbsp sesame seeds
Grated orange zest (optional)
Instructions
Prepare pan: Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
Melt chocolate: In a heatproof bowl, gently melt dark chocolate with olive oil until smooth.
Sweeten: Stir honey, vanilla, and sea salt into melted chocolate.
Add crunch: Fold in puffed rice and any optional add-ins until evenly coated.
Press: Transfer mixture to prepared pan. Press firmly into an even layer.
Chill: Refrigerate for 1–2 hours until fully set.
Slice: Cut into bars or squares.
Serving & Storage
Store refrigerated up to 7 days
Serve chilled for extra crunch
Great for snacks, lunchboxes, or holiday treats
Variations
Dairy-free: Use dairy-free dark chocolate
Extra crunchy: Add crushed rice cakes
Nut-free: Skip nuts, add extra sesame
