Healthy Rice Krispie Treats (with peanut butter)

Healthy rice krispie treats are made with peanut butter, coconut oil, and maple
syrup and free of marshmallows, refined sugar, & corn syrup! These vegan and
gluten free peanut butter rice krispie treats are topped with white, milk, or
dark chocolate and sea salt for an indulgent treat that tastes like a crunchy
peanut butter cup!

Servings: 12

Author:

Prep Time
10 minutes

Total Time
10 minutes

Course:

Dessert Snack

Cuisine:

American

Keywords:

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🧂 Ingredients

3 cups rice cereal
3/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, cashew, or sunflower/granola butter for nut-free!)
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup hemp hearts (optional! adds protein!)
2 tbsp melted coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract & pinch of sea salt
1 cup chocolate chips, of choice
2 tbsp coconut oil, melted
Natural Sprinkles (measure with your heart)

Instructions

1 Line an 8×8 baking dish or loaf pan with parchment paper (the loaf pan will
create thicker krispie treats).
2 In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients, folding in the cereal last.
Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
3 In a small bowl, add the chocolate and coconut oil. Using the double boiler
method or the microwave, melt the chocolate until smooth – if using the
microwave, heat in 30 second increments, stirring well between each until
completely smooth. Then pour it over top of the rice krispies, spreading it out
evenly. Top with sprinkles.
4 Freeze! Place the pan in the freezer for at least 2-3 hours, until completely
firm. Once firm, remove from the freezer. I like to let mine thaw at room-temp
for 10 minutes prior to cutting to prevent crumbling!
5 Storage: Store in an airtight container in the freezer for 2 months or the
refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. I prefer them from the freezer!