★★★★★ | Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats

★★★★★ | Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
By Let's Cooking

^^ CLICK TO SEE FULL RECIPES ^^ These Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats are made with only 6 good-for-you ingredients and come together in minutes! There are no marshmallows or corn syrup in this recipe! They are the perfect easy, no-bake, gluten & dairy-free dessert to satisfy your chocolate peanut butter cravings! | #let'scooking

Prep time: 00:10
Cook time: 00:30
Total time: 00:40

Yield: 16 squares
Ingredients:
Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats:
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup honey
¼ tsp sea salt
½ tsp pure vanilla extract
3 cups crispy brown rice cereal
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping:
1 cup (4oz) bittersweet chocolate
1 TBS creamy peanut butter
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Instructions:

Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Base:
Line an 8x8” or 9x9” square baking pan with parchment paper. Lightly grease and set aside.
In a large, microwave-safe bowl or on the stovetop over medium-low heat, melt together the honey and peanut butter, stirring until combined. (be very careful to not overheat).
Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt and

vanilla extract until combined.

Add the crispy rice cereal to a large clean & dry mixing bowl.

Pour peanut butter mixture on top of the cereal and stir until completely combined.

Pour mixture into the prepared baking pan. Use a greased spatula to spread it until the top is even and smooth.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping:

To make the topping: melt the chocolate and peanut butter together in a small microwave-safe dish or on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Stirring until just combined.

Putting it together:

Pour the topping over the peanut butter rice crispy treat base, using a spatula to spread it evenly and smoothly.

Place treats in the refrigerator for 60 minutes (or in the freezer for a shorter chill time).

Remove 5-10 minutes before serving to let them warm up slightly before cutting or the chocolate will crack. Serve at room temperature!

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Calories per serving: 145.9kcal

Fat per serving: 8.6g