Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Name: Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16 bars
Ingredients: For the treats:; 3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 1/3 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; pinch of salt (if your peanut butter isn’t already salted); Optional: ½ cup Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides; 2 1/2-3 cups crispy brown rice cereal (or rice krispies)*; For the chocolate topping:; 3.5 oz 85% dark chocolate bar, broken up into pieces; TO GARNISH:; Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on top

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Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings
16 bars
Calories
176 kcal
Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Cuisine
American, Vegan

Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Stella Guerrero

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Healthy rice krispie treats made with peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and brown rice krispies. These vegan and gluten free peanut butter rice krispie treats are topped with dark chocolate and sea salt for an indulgent treat that tastes just like a crunchy peanut butter cup. Options to add a bit of protein powder to make these a great post workout treat!

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Ingredients

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For the treats:
3/4 cup natural creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
pinch of salt (if your peanut butter isn’t already salted)
Optional: ½ cup Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
2 1/2-3 cups crispy brown rice cereal (or rice krispies)*
For the chocolate topping:
3.5 oz 85% dark chocolate bar, broken up into pieces
TO GARNISH:
Fancy sea salt, for sprinkling on top

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Instructions

Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
Place a medium pot over low heat and add in peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Mix until smooth and well combined, about 1 minute.
Next add in the protein powder (optional) and crispy brown rice cereal; stir until combined and cereal is completely coated. Pour into prepared pan, and use a spatula to flatten the top so it is even.
Next make the chocolate topping by adding chocolate to a microwave safe bowl. Microwave on high in 30 second intervals, stirring in-between, until chocolate is completely melted. You can also melt the chocolate in a small saucepan over very low heat if you prefer.
Pour melted chocolate over the bars and tilt your pan to spread out the chocolate evenly.
Place pan in the refrigerator for 30 minutes or until bars are completely cool and chocolate is hardened. Sprinkle bars with fancy sea salt, then cut into 16 bars. Enjoy!
Bars should be kept covered in the fridge and will stay good for up to 1 week. Take bars out 5 minutes before you are ready to serve to ensure they aren't too crunchy! They soften up at room temp.

Notes

*Note that traditional Rice Krispies cereal is not certified gluten-free, so be sure to check your box and use a brown rice krispies cereal alternative that's gluten free if need be.
Feel free to use cashew, tahini, almond or sunflower butter in place of the peanut butter. You may need to add an extra 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil.
Instead of coconut oil, you may use butter or vegan butter.
Feel free to use honey, brown rice syrup or coconut syrup instead of maple syrup.

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Serving 1rice krispie treat Calories 176cal (9%) Carbohydrates 13.9g (5%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11.2g (17%) Saturated Fat 4.5g (23%) Fiber 1.9g (8%) Sugar 5.9g (12%)