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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

These peanut butter rice krispie treats feature a crispy crunchy cereal layer and smooth chocolate topping! They are made with only six easy ingredients. Kids love them as an after school snack!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Rice Krispie Treats
  • 3 cups brown rice cereal
  • ¾ cup all natural creamy peanut butter
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • Pinch sea salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Coating
  • ⅔ cup dark chocolate chips
  • 2 tbsp all natural creamy peanut butter

Instructions

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  1. First, line an 8-inch by 8-inch pan with parchment paper. In a large microwave safe bowl, add the peanut butter and honey. Microwave in 10 second increments, stirring frequently, until melted.
  2. Stir in the sea salt and vanilla extract.
  3. Pour the rice cereal into a large mixing bowl. Then, pour the melted peanut butter mixture on top.
  4. Stir gently until completely coated.
  5. Add this mixture to the pan. Smooth into an even layer.
  6. Then, microwave the chocolate chips and peanut butter together. Stir until fully melted.
  7. Pour this chocolate mixture on top. Smooth into an even layer.
  8. Chill in the fridge for 1 to 2 hours, until set. Allow the bars to sit at room temperature for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

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  • Nutrition Facts
  • Nutrition Facts Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Amount Per Serving Calories 167 Calories from Fat 90 % Daily Value* Fat 10g15%Saturated Fat 4g25%Polyunsaturated Fat 2gMonounsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 0.1mg0%Sodium 96mg4%Potassium 138mg4%Carbohydrates 18g6%Fiber 1g4%Sugar 10g11%Protein 4g8% Vitamin A 350IU7%Vitamin C 3mg4%Calcium 30mg3%Iron 2mg11% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 167
  • Calories from Fat 90
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 10g
  • 15%
  • Saturated Fat 4g
  • 25%
  • Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
  • Monounsaturated Fat 4g
  • Cholesterol 0.1mg
  • 0%
  • Sodium 96mg
  • 4%
  • Potassium 138mg
  • 4%
  • Carbohydrates 18g
  • 6%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Sugar 10g
  • 11%
  • Protein 4g
  • 8%
  • Vitamin A 350IU
  • 7%
  • Vitamin C 3mg
  • 4%
  • Calcium 30mg
  • 3%
  • Iron 2mg
  • 11%
  • We love using Real Cereal Company because their brown rice cereal is made with just organic brown rice!
  • If needed, replace the honey with maple syrup.
  • Do not burn the honey and peanut butter.
  • In addition, do not burn the chocolate chips and peanut butter.
  • Allow the chocolate topping to fully set.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days at room temperature.
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