Ingredients
For the base:
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1½ cups puffed rice cereal
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½ cup peanut butter
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½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 tbsp honey (optional)
For the nougat:
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⅓ cup peanut butter
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2 tbsp butter
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⅓ cup powdered sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
For banana & caramel:
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2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
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20 soft caramel candies
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2 tbsp heavy cream
For ganache topping:
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¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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¼ cup heavy cream
Topping (optional):
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Dried banana chips
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Flaky sea salt
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Chopped peanuts
Instructions
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Base: Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips. Mix with puffed rice. Press into lined 8×8 pan. Chill.
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Nougat: In a saucepan, melt peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Spread over base. Chill 15 mins.
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Banana Layer: Add sliced bananas in an even layer.
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Caramel: Melt caramels with cream. Pour over banana layer. Chill again.
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Ganache: Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 1 min, then stir smooth. Pour over caramel.
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Top and Chill: Garnish with banana chips, salt, or nuts. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
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Slice & Serve: Use a hot knife for clean cuts.
Notes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 16 small bars
Category: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American