Description
Chewy, sweet, and crunchy Rice Krispie treats made with wholesome ingredients like nut butter and honey for a healthier twist.
Ingredients
4 cups crispy rice cereal (brown rice cereal if preferred)
1/2 cup natural peanut butter or almond butter
1/2 cup honey or pure maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp sea salt
Optional: 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips (melted for drizzling)
Optional: 2 tbsp ground flaxseed or chia seeds for extra nutrition
Instructions
1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together the nut butter and honey until smooth and combined.
3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and salt.
4. In a large mixing bowl, add the crispy rice cereal (and flax or chia if using).
5. Pour the warm nut butter mixture over the cereal and gently stir until evenly coated.
6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Press down firmly and evenly using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased).
7. If desired, drizzle melted dark chocolate on top.
8. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set before cutting into squares.
9. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
For a vegan version, use maple syrup instead of honey.
To make these nut-free, swap peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.
For extra protein, add 1–2 scoops of your favorite protein powder to the warm nut butter mixture before mixing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: healthy rice krispie treats, no bake dessert, peanut butter, honey