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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats (gluten-free, vegan options)

Author Erin Dooner
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
These peanut butter rice krispie treats are nice and chewy, naturally sweetened and incredibly quick and simple to put together! Gluten-free, 100% whole grain, vegan and with a nut-free option.

Ingredients

For the treats:

  • 2/3 cup (174 grams) natural peanut butter with just salt - no added sugar or fat; or sunflower seed butter for nut-free
  • 1/2 cup (150 grams) brown rice syrup
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • pinch salt
  • 4 cups (120 grams) crisp rice cereal make sure to use GF cereal, if needed

For the topping:

  • 1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate chopped; make sure to use vegan chocolate, if needed
  • 6 tablespoons (96 grams) natural peanut butter with just salt - no added sugar or fat; or sunflower seed butter for nut-free

Instructions

  • Line an 8"x8" pan with a piece of parchment paper.
  • In a medium pot (one big enough for all the ingredients except for the chocolate) over low heat, mix together the peanut butter, rice syrup, maple syrup and a pinch of salt.
    2/3 cup (174 grams) natural peanut butter, 1/2 cup (150 grams) brown rice syrup, 1/4 cup (60 ml) maple syrup, pinch salt
  • Heat until the mixture bubbles (it shouldn't come to a full boil but should have some bubbles around the sides and in the middle, too), remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
    1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • Add the cereal and carefully stir until the cereal is well-coated.
    4 cups (120 grams) crisp rice cereal
  • Scoop the mixture onto the parchment paper and pat down so that the mixture is relatively compact.
  • Let it cool for 10 minutes. Melt the chocolate and peanut butter together and spread over the cereal layer.
    1 cup (170 grams) semi-sweet chocolate, 6 tablespoons (96 grams) natural peanut butter
  • Refrigerate for 1-2 hours and then cut into bars.
  • Place in an airtight container and keep at room temperature (or refrigerate) for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • 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.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mgNet Carbs: 23
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