Description
Chocolate peanut butter no-bake clusters combine classic childhood flavors in a simple sweet treat. Kids and adults will adore these quick, easy snacks that require minimal kitchen skills and deliver maximum deliciousness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (473 ml) semi-sweet or milk chocolate chips
- ½ cup (120 ml) creamy peanut butter (optional for nut-free, can substitute with sunflower butter)
- 1 cup (237 ml) mini marshmallows
- 2 cups (473 ml) crispy rice or cornflake cereal
- ½ cup (120 ml) chopped pretzels or nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy chocolate cluster removal and minimal mess.
- Chocolate Fusion: Melt chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring at 30-second intervals until achieving a silky, uniform texture. Incorporate peanut butter, whisking until completely integrated.
- Ingredient Harmony: In a large mixing bowl, combine cereal, marshmallows, and pretzels, creating a diverse textural base. Gently fold the chocolate-peanut butter mixture into the dry ingredients, ensuring thorough and even coating.
- Cluster Formation: Utilize a cookie scoop to create consistent, rounded mounds on the prepared parchment-lined sheet, allowing each cluster to showcase its unique shape and character.
- Cooling and Setting: Refrigerate the clusters for 20-30 minutes, permitting them to solidify and develop a glossy, firm exterior that promises a delightful sensory experience.
- Storage and Serving: Transfer clusters to an airtight container. For a softer texture, keep at room temperature; for a crisp bite, store in the refrigerator. Enjoy these delectable treats as a quick, kid-friendly snack that balances sweet, salty, and crunchy elements.
Notes
- Prevent Clumping: Stir chocolate chips constantly while melting to avoid burning and ensure smooth, glossy texture without lumps.
- Balance Texture: Mix dry ingredients gently to maintain cereal’s crunchiness and distribute marshmallows evenly for perfect bite consistency.
- Temperature Control: Refrigerate clusters exactly 20-30 minutes – not longer – to achieve ideal firm yet creamy chocolate setting.
- Dietary Adaptation: Swap regular chocolate for dairy-free chips, use gluten-free cereal, and replace peanut butter with sunflower seed butter for allergy-friendly version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 11
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg