Chompo Bars

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After reading a storybook to my daughter one night, she started calling chocolate covered granola bars, Chompo Bars. I came up with recipe so we could have a homemade version of Chompo Bars. A yummy combo of rice cereal, chocolate and peanut butter.

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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr
Servings:
36
Yield:
36 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings

  • ¼ cup light corn syrup

  • 3 cups miniature marshmallows

  • 6 cups chocolate flavored crispy rice cereal

  • 1 ¼ cups peanut butter

  • 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Directions

  1. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.

  2. Heat the corn syrup and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium-low heat until marshmallows are melted, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat, and stir in the crispy rice cereal. Press the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Place a sheet of aluminum foil over the cereal mixture, and use a soup can to press the cereal together firmly to create a dense layer. Remove the foil, and spread the peanut butter on top, then refrigerate the pan.

  3. Meanwhile, melt the chocolate chips with the vegetable oil in the top of a double boiler over just-barely simmering water, stirring frequently and scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching. Once the chocolate mixture is smooth, allow it to cool slightly before spreading over the peanut butter layer. Return pan to the refrigerator, and chill until the chocolate layer has hardened, about 30 minutes. Cut into 36 bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

146 Calories
8g Fat
19g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 36
Calories 146
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 8g 10%
Saturated Fat 3g 14%
Sodium 93mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 19g 7%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 4%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 106mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.