Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Balls
User Reviews
3.8
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
10 balls
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Calories
42 kcal
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Course
Snacks
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Cuisine
International
Rice Krispies Peanut Butter Balls
Description
This recipe uses mashed banana as a natural binder along with peanut butter, forming a creamy base into which crispy rice cereal, oats, and cocoa powder are mixed for texture and taste. The mixture is shaped into small balls, allowing easy portioning. Refrigerating the balls for an hour helps them firm and enhances their chewiness.
The combination of oats and rice cereal adds a balance of chew and crunch, while peanut butter contributes nutty richness. The cocoa powder adds a subtle chocolate flavor without overwhelming the natural sweetness of banana. These balls are convenient for snacks or light treats.
They do not require baking, making them quick to assemble and suitable for storing briefly in the refrigerator. Serving chilled preserves their texture and helps maintain shape.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rice Krispies
- 1 banana
- 1 tablespoon peanut butter
- 5 tablespoon oats
- 2 teaspoon cocoa powder
Instructions
- Peel the banana, then use a fork to mash it.
- Add the peanut butter and mix well until you get a smooth paste.
- Add the rice krispies, oats and cocoa powder, mix well, then shape 10 balls.
- Refrigerate for one hour before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10balls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 42 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 42kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 22mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 195IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 2mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
3.8
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