Delicious Keto Rocky Road Crunch Bars (Sweet, Crunchy & No-Bake!)
Indulge your cravings with these Delicious Keto Rocky Road Crunch Bars! This no-bake treat features a rich, creamy chocolate-peanut butter base, packed with crunchy low-carb cereal and soft, sweet keto marshmallows. It’s the perfect combination of textures and flavors, reminiscent of your favorite classic candy bar, but completely sugar-free and keto-friendly. Made with love and healthy ingredients, these bars are a delightful addition to your health journey!
Yields: 16-25 squares (depending on cutting size) Prep time: 15 minutes Chill time: 1 hour
Ingredients:
- 1 package Max Mallow marshmallows, cut into quarters (ensure they are sugar-free/keto-friendly)
- 1 package Catalina Crunch Honey Graham Cereal (or another low-carb, keto-friendly cereal)
- 2 cups Lily’s chocolate chips (or your preferred sugar-free chocolate chips)
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup Swerve Confectioners Sweetener (or your preferred powdered erythritol blend)
- 1 cup peanut butter (natural, no-sugar-added recommended)
Equipment:
- Large saucepan or microwave-safe bowl (for melting)
- Large mixing bowl
- Rubber spatula or sturdy spoon
- 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
Instructions:
- Prepare Pan: Line an 8×8 inch or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides for easy removal.
- Melt Chocolate Base: In a large saucepan (or microwave-safe bowl), melt the butter over low heat. Add the Lily’s chocolate chips to the melted butter and continue to stir over low heat until the chocolate is completely melted and smooth. (If using a microwave, heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth).
- Combine with Peanut Butter: Remove the melted chocolate mixture from the heat. Add the peanut butter and mix well with a rubber spatula until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Assemble Main Mixture: Pour the chocolate-peanut butter mixture over the Catalina Crunch Honey Graham cereal in a large mixing bowl. Stir gently until the cereal is mostly coated.
- Add the Swerve Confectioners Sweetener to the mixture and stir to combine.
- Gently fold in the quartered Max Mallow marshmallows. Be careful not to overmix, as the marshmallows can stick together.
- Press into Pan & Chill: Pour the entire mixture into the prepared parchment-lined baking pan. Use a spatula or the back of a spoon to press and smooth the mixture evenly into the pan.
- Place the pan in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, or until the bars are completely firm and set.
- Cut & Store: Remove the pan from the refrigerator. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift the entire slab out of the pan.
- Place on a cutting board and cut into squares of your desired size.
- Store the Keto Rocky Road Crunch Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator to maintain their firm texture. Enjoy this delightful and satisfying treat!
Tips for Success:
- Low Heat for Melting: Melt the chocolate and butter over low heat to prevent burning the chocolate or causing the mixture to seize.
- Peanut Butter Choice: Use a natural, no-sugar-added peanut butter to keep the carb count low.
- Sweetener: Powdered erythritol (like Swerve Confectioners) blends smoothly into the mixture.
- Marshmallows: Max Mallow (or other keto marshmallows) are essential for the “rocky road” texture. Ensure they are cut small enough for even distribution.
- Chill Time: Don’t rush the chilling! It’s crucial for the bars to set properly and be easy to cut.
- Storage: These bars are best stored in the refrigerator due to the chocolate and nut butter content, which keeps them firm.
Recipe Analysis & Dietary Classification:
These Keto Rocky Road Crunch Bars are a delightful addition to your health journey!
- High Fat: Yes, primarily from the butter, chocolate chips, and peanut butter.
- Low-Carb: Yes, this recipe is very low-carb by using sugar-free chocolate, low-carb cereal, keto marshmallows, and powdered erythritol.
- Keto: Yes, this recipe is keto-friendly, provided all specialized ingredients (marshmallows, cereal, chocolate chips, sweetener) are verified as sugar-free and low-carb. All other listed ingredients are suitable for a ketogenic diet.
- Gluten-Free: This recipe can be gluten-free if using certified gluten-free low-carb cereal and ensuring all other ingredients are naturally gluten-free.
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