Give me a bowl and an infinite supply of milk, and I’ll happily polish off an insane amount of cereal, but sometimes cereal gets stuck in the same old same old trap. Yet people should know that cereal can be tasty and can live another life beyond the bowl and splash of cold milk. Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are your case and point. Here, cereal gets a renewed chance at life in the form of a bar topping, ruling both morning time and dessert time.

Peanut Butter Crunch Bars are a play of textures and flavors. A base of homemade brownie gets covered with a peanut butter ganache studded with crunchy peanut butter cereal pieces. A smooth coating of peanut butter frosting tops it, for a peanut butter overload, if there’s such a thing (there’s not)!

To make these bars, start off with the brownie base. This cocoa-based brownie is a quick one-bowl recipe that comes together in a flash. If you’re even more pinched for time, you can use a brownie mix for the bar base.

Next comes the best part — the crunch topping. The trio of peanut butter chips, peanut butter, and heavy creamy melt together to become a delightful golden elixir of peanut butter greatness. You then fold in the square-shaped peanut butter cereal pieces until completely coated. Pour this mixture on top of the cooled brownie layer.

As the bar is chilling in the refrigerator, go ahead and make the peanut butter frosting. Now you may be wondering, why frosting on top, and to that, I counter — why not? The frosting gives a smooth clean layer on top of the textured cereal layer, polishing off the bar with a sleek appearance and adds to the peanut butter overload. The frosting is a simple blend of peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Spread on top of the bars, the frosting gives this dessert a clean and neat appearance.

Sliced into small squares, you have yourself a delight. You may think the pan looks small, but these Peanut Butter Crunch Bars pack a punch of indulgence. The brownie bar contrasts just against the double-layered peanut butter threat above.

This bar’s crunch layer has a phenomenal texture, almost like a candy fudge-texture, but with an airy, crispy crunch sprinkled throughout.

The frosting on top is a velvety, creamy finish to the textural delight of a bite. Cut these into small squares for a party or event, or freeze large squares to defrost at a craving’s notice. These Peanut Butter Crunch Bars have you covered for a peanut buttery explosion of flavor.