Homemade crunch bars are one of those recipes that make life in the kitchen feel wonderfully simple. When a chocolate craving hits and turning on the oven sounds like too much work, these bars step in as a fast, no‑bake solution. I love that they’re rich and chocolatey like a candy bar, but loaded with crunchy nuts and seeds instead of mysterious fillers. With just a handful of pantry ingredients, you can press everything into a pan, chill it, and slice into chunky squares that look and taste like something from a specialty chocolate shop.
These homemade crunch bars are especially nice if you’re trying to cut back on refined sugar or avoid ultra‑processed treats. By using stevia‑sweetened chocolate chips, almond butter, and a low‑carb sticky sweetener, you can keep them grain‑free and keto‑friendly while still enjoying that classic “crunch bar” texture. The recipe is also flexible; you can swap in your favorite nuts and seeds, adjust the sweetness, and even change the flavor profile with a pinch of salt or a splash of vanilla.
Ingredients for Homemade Crunch Bars
Here’s what you’ll need to make a batch in an 8×8‑inch pan:
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