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One of the classic peanut butter rice crispy treats, laid out on a wire cooling rack
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Classic Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats

Your favorite childhood treat just got a delicious upgrade. My Classic Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats are the same Rice Crispy treats that you knew and loved as a kid, but are made with better-for-you ingredients and delicious, creamy peanut butter for an unexpected, yet welcomed, twist. Plus, this recipe is naturally gluten-free, and can easily be made vegan-friendly, because everyone deserves delicious Rice Crispy Treats!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Diet Gluten Free, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian
Keyword gluten-free, Refined Sugar Free, Vegan
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings 12 Squares
Calories 287kcal
Author Nicole Modic

Ingredients

  • ¼ Cup Unsalted Butter or substitute vegan butter
  • 1 10 oz Bag Mini Marshmallows if vegan, make sure you use vegan-friendly marshmallows
  • ⅔ Cup Peanut Butter
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 6 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 1 ¼ Cups Chocolate Chips
  • 1 Teaspoon Coconut Oil
  • ½ Cup Roasted, Salted Peanuts chopped

Instructions

  • Start by melting the butter in a pot, on the stove, over medium heat.
  • Once the butter is melted, add in your marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and vanilla extract, stirring until it all melts together.
  • When your mixture is smooth, remove it from the heat and pour in your Rice Krispie cereal. Stir until fully combined.
  • Then, transfer your mixture to a greased 8x8 baking dish and use a spatula to press the mixture down, ensuring that it is smooth and even on the top.
  • Next, prepare your chocolate; add your chocolate chips and coconut oil to a small bowl and microwave in 2-3, 30 second increments, until the chocolate is fully melted. Make sure to stir in between, so that the chocolate and coconut oil are fully combined. You can also do this over the stove, using the double-boiler method.
  • Finally, pour the melted chocolate on top of your rice crispy treats and topped with crushed peanuts, if desired.
  • Refrigerate for two hours, then once your treats have solidified, slice them into squares, and enjoy! Store any leftovers back in the fridge for up to one week.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 210mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 1059IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 6mg
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