Oh Henry Bars at Their Best (Gluten & Dairy-Free)
These no-bake Oh Henry Bars are sweet, chewy, chocolatey, and allergy-friendly—perfect for any gathering or cozy weekend treat. No oven required!
Equipment
- Medium saucepan
- Mixing spoon
- 9x13-inch baking dish
- Spatula or spoon
- Parchment Paper
- Microwave-safe bowl or double boiler
Ingredients
Base Layer
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup white Karo syrup
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter or sunflower seed butter for nut-free option
- 6 cups gluten-free rice krispie cereal like Nature’s Path or One Degree
Chocolate Topping
- 20 oz dairy-free semisweet chocolate chips Enjoy Life melts smoothly and allergen-safe
- chopped nuts optional topping for texture
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, combine granulated sugar and Karo syrup. Stir over medium heat until just boiling and sugar is dissolved.
- Remove from heat and stir in the creamy peanut butter until smooth and fully combined.
- Add gluten-free rice krispie cereal and stir until fully coated.
- Press the mixture evenly into a parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan using a spatula or clean hands.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, stirring frequently until smooth.
- Spread melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer evenly. Sprinkle with chopped nuts if using.
- Let bars cool at room temperature for about 1 hour until chocolate is set. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Use sunflower seed butter for a nut-free version. Parchment paper helps with easy removal and clean slicing. Store covered at room temp or freeze for later.