Chocolate Crunch Bar
Chocolate Crunch Bar
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup puffed brown rice
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon cacao nibs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the ripe banana into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min
- 2
Thoroughly mash the banana with a fork until it is smooth and no large lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Add the almond butter and cocoa powder to the mashed banana.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Mix all the ingredients (banana, almond butter, cocoa powder) together thoroughly until they are well combined and form a uniform paste.
⏱️ 3 min
- 5
Add the puffed brown rice to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 6
Gently fold the puffed brown rice into the mixture until it is evenly coated and distributed throughout.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Line a small dish (approximately 5x7 inches or similar size) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later.
⏱️ 1 min
- 8
Transfer the entire mixture into the lined dish.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the dish, ensuring it is compact and level.
⏱️ 2 min
- 10
If desired, sprinkle the optional toppings (shredded coconut, cacao nibs, and a pinch of salt) evenly over the pressed mixture.
⏱️ 1 min
- 11
Place the dish in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is completely firm.
⏱️ 60 min
- 12
Once firm, remove the block from the dish by lifting the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into individual bars of your desired size.
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Chocolate Crunch Bar
- 1 ripe banana
- 1/4 cup almond butter
- 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup puffed brown rice
Optional Toppings
- 1 tablespoon shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon cacao nibs
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- 1
Slice the ripe banana into a medium-sized mixing bowl.
⏱️ 1 min - 2
Thoroughly mash the banana with a fork until it is smooth and no large lumps remain.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Add the almond butter and cocoa powder to the mashed banana.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Mix all the ingredients (banana, almond butter, cocoa powder) together thoroughly until they are well combined and form a uniform paste.
⏱️ 3 min - 5
Add the puffed brown rice to the mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 6
Gently fold the puffed brown rice into the mixture until it is evenly coated and distributed throughout.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Line a small dish (approximately 5x7 inches or similar size) with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides to easily lift the bars later.
⏱️ 1 min - 8
Transfer the entire mixture into the lined dish.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Using a spatula or the back of a spoon, press the mixture down firmly and evenly across the dish, ensuring it is compact and level.
⏱️ 2 min - 10
If desired, sprinkle the optional toppings (shredded coconut, cacao nibs, and a pinch of salt) evenly over the pressed mixture.
⏱️ 1 min - 11
Place the dish in the freezer and freeze for at least 1 hour, or until the mixture is completely firm.
⏱️ 60 min - 12
Once firm, remove the block from the dish by lifting the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice it into individual bars of your desired size.
⏱️ 2 min