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Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 16 bars
Calories 250
A delicious and wholesome snack combining peanut butter, rice cereal, and a chocolate topping for a satisfying treat.

Ingredients

For the treats:

  • 0.75 cup natural creamy peanut butter
  • 0.33 cup pure maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt (if your peanut butter isn’t already salted)

Optional:

  • 0.5 cup Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides
  • 2.75 cups crispy brown rice cereal

For the chocolate topping:

  • 3.5 oz 85% dark chocolate bar (broken into pieces)

To garnish:

  • to taste Fancy sea salt (for sprinkling on top)

Instructions 

  • Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
  • Combine peanut butter, coconut oil, maple syrup, and vanilla in a pot over low heat; stir until smooth (~1 min).
  • Add protein powder (if using) and rice cereal; stir until coated. Press into pan and flatten.
  • Melt chocolate in microwave in 30 sec intervals, stirring until smooth. Pour over bars and spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate for 30 minutes until chocolate is set. Sprinkle with sea salt, cut into 16 bars, and enjoy.

Notes

Keep bars refrigerated and take out 5 minutes before serving for best texture.
Calories: 250kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Snack
Keyword: chocolate, peanut butter, Rice Krispies