Homemade Buncha Crunch is a no-bake treat with just three ingredients! The smooth chocolate and crispy cereal create a rich, indulgent snack.

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Make Your Own Buncha Crunch!

Do you remember Buncha Crunch? It’s a delicious snack of chocolate-covered crispy rice cereal, made with crumbled Nestlé® Crunch Bars. Recently, I’ve been making my own version, which lets you change the flavor and keep it simple.

You can choose milk, dark, or white chocolate, and add extras like nuts or dried fruit. Also, making it at home means you can use good ingredients. I prefer dark chocolate, so that’s what I use here—same as in my Healthy Crunch Bars recipe!

Buncha Crunch Ingredients

To make this delicious candy, you will need:

  • Rice Krispies® (or crisp rice) cereal
  • High-quality chocolate bar (dark, semi-sweet, or milk chocolate)
  • Coconut oil: A little coconut or vegetable oil thins the chocolate.
  • Optional: flaky sea salt (if you like it salty-sweet)

Variations

Variation Ideas

  • Try using different types of chocolate, like dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, or white chocolate.
  • Add in your favorite mix-ins, such as finely chopped nuts, dried fruit, or candy pieces.
  • Try drizzling melted white or dark chocolate over the top of the candies for a fun and decorative touch.

Melting Chocolate

I love melting chocolate in the microwave, heating it in 30-second intervals and stirring between each round. But here are other ways to melt it too!

Just a heads-up: white and milk chocolate burn more easily than dark chocolate, so be extra careful when melting those.

Storage

Leftovers?

Store Buncha Crunch candy in an airtight container or resealable bag. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze for up to three months.

Quick Tip

Use a silicone liner or parchment paper to line your baking sheet, as this will prevent the candies from sticking to a sheet pan.

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Buncha Crunch

Homemade Buncha Crunch requires just three ingredients and no baking, this delightful treat satisfies your sweet tooth and adds a crunchy topping to desserts. The creamy chocolate pairs perfectly with the crispy cereal for a rich, indulgent snack.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Chilling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 1 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice krispies cereal
  • 1 (3.5-ounce) bar chocolate see note 1
  • 1/2 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable oil

Instructions 

  • Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  • Coarsely chop chocolate and place it in a microwave-safe bowl with oil. Microwave the chocolate in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals until fully melted. Add the cereal to the melted chocolate and stir until cereal is well coated.
  • Use a spoon to quickly drop the chocolate-covered cereal into roughly 1-inch clusters on the prepared baking sheet. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 30 minutes to allow the chocolate to harden.

Recipe Notes

Note 1: Use a good-quality chocolate bar to get the best flavor. My favorite is Lindt® dark chocolate with sea salt! For a sweeter flavor, use milk chocolate, but if the chocolate isn’t salted, add a teeny pinch of salt to amplify all the flavors and balance the sweetness.
Note 2: You can also add in nuts, dried fruits, or a white chocolate drizzle to give the clusters a different texture and flavor.
Nutrition Note: The nutrition information is calculated for the whole batch.
Storage: Once the clusters have hardened, store them in an airtight container or resealable bag in the fridge for up to a week, or freeze for up to 3 months. Avoid keeping them at room temperature to prevent melting and preserve freshness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 682kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 21mg | Potassium: 731mg | Fiber: 11g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Calcium: 74mg | Iron: 12mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

 

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  1. Olivia says:

    5 stars
    Only 2 ingredients and so freaking good! My 4 year old son can make these himself! We love them so much! Iโ€™m Chelseaโ€™s sister and I first tried these when she was testing them and now we make them all the time! So good!