Description
Irresistible no-bake treats combining crispy rice cereal, creamy peanut butter, and rich chocolate. Perfect for parties, snacks, or satisfying sweet cravings in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
- Rice Krispies cereal – 3 cups
- Creamy peanut butter – 1 cup
- Honey or maple syrup – 1/3 cup
- Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips – 1 1/2 cups
- Coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
- Sea salt (optional) – Pinch for topping
Instructions
- 1. Line a standard muffin tin with paper liners or silicone cups and set aside.
- 2. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter and honey. Heat for 30 seconds, stir until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract.
- 3. Pour the peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies in a large bowl and fold together until cereal is evenly coated.
- 4. Spoon the mixture into prepared muffin cups, filling each about two-thirds full. Press firmly to create a small well in the center.
- 5. Refrigerate the bases for 15 minutes while preparing the chocolate layer.
- 6. Combine chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until completely melted and smooth.
- 7. Remove muffin tin from refrigerator and pour melted chocolate over each cup, filling the wells and covering the tops completely.
- 8. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes until chocolate is completely set.
- 9. Remove from muffin tin and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months. Can substitute almond butter or sunflower seed butter for peanut allergies. Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal if needed. Best served chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 14g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
