Peanut Butter Coconut Rice Krispie Treats (gluten-free, vegan, whole grain options)
Servings 20 pieces
These peanut butter coconut Rice Krispie Treats have a peanut butter crisp rice base and coconut peanut butter topping with gluten-free, vegan and whole grain options.
Ingredients
Bottom layer:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) coconut sugar or raw sugar or brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (160 grams) honey or 1/2 cup (150 grams) brown rice syrup for a vegan version
- 1/2 cup (128 grams) natural peanut butter (the kind with just nuts and salt)
- 2 cups (60 grams) brown rice cereal or normal Rice Krispies (make sure to use gluten-free / vegan / whole grain, if necessary)
- 1/2 cup (45 grams) rolled oats (make sure to use gluten-free oats, if necessary)
Topping:
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) coconut butter melted, (the kind that’s just ground up coconut, not coconut oil)
- 3/4 cup (192 grams) natural peanut butter (the kind with just nuts and salt)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the sugar, honey or brown rice syrup and peanut butter and stir until the sugar has dissolved. Remove the pan from the heat and add cereal and oats. If it's on the dry side, you may find it easiest to use your hands to combine the mixture. Press into an 8" x 8" baking pan lined with parchment paper.
- Mix together the melted coconut butter and peanut butter and spread over the cereal mixture. Place the pan in the fridge for about an hour or until it’s set. You can alternatively place the pan in the freezer for about 20 minutes. Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Can also be frozen.
Notes
- I recommend weighing 60 grams into a small saucepan and melting it. 60 grams of unmelted coconut butter is actually a little more than 1/4 cup.
- The nutrition information provided is calculated as a courtesy and is only an estimate. I am not a licensed nutritionist or dietitian. For the most accurate nutritional data, consult a professional or use your preferred calculator. This recipe yields 16-20 servings. The nutritional info was calculated based on 20 servings.
Nutrition
Calories: 159kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 22mgPotassium: 98mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 16
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