Homemade CRUNCH chocolate bars (Paleo, AIP)

milk chocolate

🥗Healthier: dark chocolate

💰Cheaper: chocolate chips

Dark chocolate has less sugar and may offer health benefits.

crispy rice cereal

🥗Healthier: puffed quinoa

💰Cheaper: generic brand crispy cereal

Puffed quinoa is a whole grain alternative.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a dairy-free option.

Melt cacao in a microwave-safe bowl until smooth, stirring every 30 seconds.

Stir in butter until fully melted and combined.

Add vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, mixing well.

In a large bowl, combine Lovebird grain free cereal with the melted cacao mixture.

Fold the cereal gently until evenly coated with cacao.

Line a baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal.

Pour the cacao-cereal mixture into the prepared dish, spreading it evenly.

Press down firmly to compact the mixture into an even layer.

Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until set.

Once set, lift the bars out using the parchment paper and cut into squares or rectangles.

Store in an airtight container in a cool place.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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