Indulge in the delicious combination of creamy peanut butter, crispy goodness, and a luscious chocolate topping with our Easy Scotcheroos. This no-bake treat is a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, creating a crowd-pleasing dessert that's simple to make and even easier to savor.
We took this classic treat and lightened it up by swapping calorie-dense corn syrup for sugar-free maple syrup so you can enjoy your treat without feeling weighed down by it.
3 Reasons Why You Should Try This Recipe
- No baking is required. There's just something about a no-bake treat that makes it a much more appealing endeavor. Our Healthy Scotcheroos are ready in 30 minutes and you don't have to turn on your oven!
- Lower calorie. Our lightened-up scotcheroos are only 169 calories per bar. This means fitting this delicious treat into your macros is easy!
- Family-friendly. Just because we lightened these bars up doesn't mean they taste “healthy.” Everyone loves these scotcheroos and won't be able to tell the difference!
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“FHM Scotcheroos”
Healthy Scotcheroos (Lower Calorie!)
Indulge in the delicious combination of creamy peanut butter, crispy goodness, and a luscious chocolate topping with our Easy Scotcheroos. This no-bake treat is a perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, creating a crowd-pleasing dessert that's simple to make and even easier to savor.
Equipment
- 1 Large mixing bowl
- 1 Spatula
- 1 Spoon
- 1 9×13 inch pan
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups Peanut butter
- 1/2 cup Sugar-free maple syrup
- Pinch salt
- 4 cups Rice Crispy cereal
- 3/4 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup Butterscotch chips
- 2 tbsp. Coconut oil
Instructions
- In a big microwave-safe bowl, melt peanut butter and sugar-free maple syrup. Sprinkle in a pinch of salt and stir until smooth.
- Add the cereal and mix until they're all coated.
- Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Put the peanut butter mix into the pan and press it down to make a solid layer.
- In another bowl, melt the chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and coconut oil. Stir until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate mix over the peanut butter layer and spread it out evenly.
- Put the pan in the fridge for 2-3 hours until everything is set.
- Once it's firm, lift it out of the pan using the parchment paper. Cut it into bars or squares.
- Serve and enjoy these delicious Peanut Butter Chocolate Crispy Bars!
Notes
Experiment with different chocolate flavors by using dark chocolate or white chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
Keep the bars refrigerated in an airtight container for up to a week. They can also be frozen for longer storage.
If the bars are too firm from the fridge, let them sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving for a softer texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 5gFat: 12g
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