Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These 6 ingredient peanut butter rice krispie treats are so addictive! They are sweet, salty, crunchy and topped with a layer of decadent chocolate.
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 317kcal
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp coconut oil or unsalted butter
- 1 (16 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp coarse kosher sea salt + more from topping
- 5 cup crispy rice cereal white or brown
- 1 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks* or bittersweet chips
Instructions
- Line the bottom and sides of an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment or wax paper, set aside.
- In a large non-stick pot set over medium-low heat, add the oil or butter. Once melted add the mini marshmallows. Stir every minute or so until they have melted completely.
- Stir in peanut butter, then remove from heat. Stir in vanilla extract and salt, mix until thoroughly combined. Fold in rice cereal, coat evenly.
- With a rubber spatula, stir continuously until the mixture becomes smooth and shiny.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press with the spatula to create a dense, even layer.
- In a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate until smooth. Spread over the top of the bars. Sprinkle with additional salt, if desired. Place in the refrigerator to chill for 10-20 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
* I used Enjoy Life dark morsels as I am temporarily dairy free.
- I prefer using Skippy Natural (creamy) in all of my peanut butter recipes.
Nutrition
Serving: 12serving | Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 276mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 2mg