30-Minute Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares
These wholesome chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are made with peanut, chocolate and rice krispies. Vegan and gluten-free, no marshmallows and no baking!
Servings 16 bars
Calories 189kcal
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown rice crisps
- ¾ cup all-natural peanut butter (or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup maple syrup
- 2 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- pinch sea salt
Chocolate topping:
- 1 cup vegan chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp coconut oil
- flaky sea salt for sprinkling
Instructions
- Line a square 9×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper (or grease with coconut oil).
- Place a medium pot over low-heat and add the peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth and combined, about 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
- Add the rice cereal to a large mixing bowl and pour the peanut butter mixture overtop. Stir gently to coat the rice cereal entirely in the peanut butter mixture.
- Transfer the rice crisp mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down firmly with the back of the spatula for a compact and even layer. Place the dish in the fridge to cool while you prepare the chocolate topping.
- In a small glass bowl, add the chocolate chips and 1 tablespoon of coconut oil. Microwave at 30 second increments, stirring after each increment, until the chocolate is completely melted. (About 3x).
- Retreive the rice crispies from the fridge and drizzle the melted chocolate on top. Gently tilt the baking dish to coat the chocolate top in an even layer.
- Place back in the fridge to cool until the chocolate has fully set, at least 30 minutes - preferably 2 hours. Once chilled, cut into squares and sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
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Notes
Rice crispy squares will keep for up to one week, store in the fridge in an air-tight container.
Rice crispy squares can also be frozen for for up to one month. Store in the freezer in an air-tight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 189kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 80mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 3mg