Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
30 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
16 bars
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Calories
176 kcal
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Course
Dessert, Baked Goods
Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Description
The recipe combines peanut butter, virgin coconut oil, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and salt gently heated until smooth to form a binding syrup. Optionally, collagen peptides add protein. Brown rice cereal gets mixed in and thoroughly coated before pressing the mixture into a lined pan to set. The topping is melted dark chocolate that spreads evenly over the bars, allowing it to harden in the refrigerator and adding a bittersweet contrast.
The treats offer a chewy and crispy texture from the cereal and a nutty flavor with natural sweetness from the syrup and peanut butter. The chocolate topping provides a smooth, slightly firm finish with sea salt enhancing its complexity. They are cut into sixteen bars and stored chilled to maintain firmness.
These bars make a portable snack or dessert with simple ingredients while avoiding traditional marshmallows or refined sugar commonly found in Rice Krispie treats.
Ingredients
- For the treats:
- 3/4 cup peanut butter natural creamy
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch salt if your peanut butter isn't already salted
- collagen peptides optional, ½ cup, Vital Proteins brand
- 2 1/2-3 cups brown rice cereal or rice krispies
- For the chocolate topping:
- 3.5 oz dark chocolate 85%, broken into pieces
- TO GARNISH:
- sea salt fancy, for sprinkling on top
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
- Confirm that your rice cereal is gluten-free if needed by checking the package or substituting with certified gluten-free brown rice cereal.
- Cashew, tahini, almond, or sunflower butter can be used instead of peanut butter; you may need to add extra coconut oil to help binding.
- Butter or vegan butter can replace coconut oil if preferred.
- Maple syrup can be substituted with honey, brown rice syrup, or coconut syrup.
- Keep the bars covered and refrigerated to preserve their texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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