Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treat! I’m always searching for ways to re-create my own childhood favorites to healthier versions to share with my kids and the rice krispies treat was one of them. This recipe contains only 6 simple ingredients including brown rice crisps, honey and peanut butter…oh and chocolate because they are “treats” after all. My family really loved this version and I personally find them super satisfying straight from the freezer! I hope you enjoy them.
Ingredients:
- 3 1/4 cups crispy brown rice cereal (I used One Degree Organics brand)
- ½ cup natural peanut butter (peanuts should be the only ingredient)
- ½ cup honey
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 teaspoons coconut oil
Directions:
- Line an 8×8-inch baking tin with parchment paper, leaving the side of the paper sticking out like handles.
- Place cereal in a large bowl and set aside. In a small saucepan, combine peanut butter, honey and vanilla. Heat gently and stir until thoroughly combined and melted.
- Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal and stir until all the cereal is coated.
- Transfer the cereal mixture l to the prepared tin and spread out evenly. Place a piece of parchment paper on top of the cereal and use your hands to flatten the top.
- Place in the refrigerator to set for around 30 minutes.
- Close to the end of the 30 minutes, place chocolate chips and coconut oil in a bowl and stir to coat the chips. Microwave at 20 second increments, stirring in between, until fully melted and smooth (about 1 minute 20 seconds total).
- Take the tin from the refrigerator, pour the melted chocolate on top of the cereal mixture and smooth over the entire area.
- Now place in the freezer for 30 minutes to set.
- Pull bars out with parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Cut into squares with a sharp knife, cleaning the knife after each cut.
- Store in an air-tight container in the freezer and if desired, warm up to room temperature to soften serving.
