Ingredients
For the base:
1Β½ cups puffed rice cereal
Β½ cup peanut butter
Β½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 tbsp honey (optional)
For the nougat:
β cup peanut butter
2 tbsp butter
β cup powdered sugar
Β½ tsp vanilla extract
For banana & caramel:
2 ripe but firm bananas, sliced
20 soft caramel candies
2 tbsp heavy cream
For ganache topping:
ΒΎ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
ΒΌ cup heavy cream
Topping (optional):
Dried banana chips
Flaky sea salt
Chopped peanuts
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Instructions
Base: Melt peanut butter and chocolate chips. Mix with puffed rice. Press into lined 8×8 pan. Chill.
Nougat: In a saucepan, melt peanut butter, butter, and powdered sugar. Add vanilla. Spread over base. Chill 15 mins.
Banana Layer: Add sliced bananas in an even layer.
Caramel: Melt caramels with cream. Pour over banana layer. Chill again.
Ganache: Pour hot cream over chocolate chips. Let sit 1 min, then stir smooth. Pour over caramel.
Top and Chill: Garnish with banana chips, salt, or nuts. Chill 2 hours or until firm.
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
