Protein Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Bars
These No-Bake Peanut Butter Protein Rice Crispy Bars pack 10 grams of protein into a crispy cereal base, topped with a peanut butter chocolate layer and flaky salt.
Servings 9 Bars
Calories 405kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ Cup Honey
- 3 Tablespoons Coconut Oil
- ¾ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- 3 Cups Rice Crispy Cereal
- ¼ Cup Hemp Hearts
Peanut Butter Chocolate Topping
- ¾ Cup Chocolate Chips I used @hukitchen
- ⅓ Cup Creamy Peanut Butter
- Flaky Salt for topping
Instructions
- Start by adding the honey and coconut oil to a large pot over medium-low heat. Whisk gently until they're combined, then add the peanut butter and keep whisking until the mixture is smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat, then stir in the rice crispy cereal and hemp hearts until everything is fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 8x8 baking dish, or a well-greased pan if you'd rather skip the parchment. Press the cereal firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula.
- For the topping, add the chocolate chips and peanut butter to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring in between, until it's completely smooth, usually 2 to 3 rounds.
- Pour the melted chocolate evenly over the pressed cereal layer and smooth it out.
- Freeze for at least 3 hours, but these bars are a little more delicate than a classic crispy treat, so I actually recommend freezing overnight. It makes for a much cleaner slice and keeps the bars from crumbling apart.
- Once they're set, remove from the pan, slice into 9 squares, and finish with flaky salt if you're using it. Store any leftovers in a covered container in the fridge or freezer.
If it starts sticking to your hands, rub a little oil on your palms first and it'll press down easily.
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Nutrition
Calories: 405kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 274mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg
