Healthy Rice Crispy Treats

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Are you looking for a sweet treat that isn’t loaded with processed ingredients? Better yet, are you mindlessly searching for a quick treat to prepare for a party or gathering? Below you will find a healthier version of rice crispy treats. They are lightly sweetened with pure maple syrup, and they are also vegan and gluten free. BUT WAIT, it gets better! This dish only takes 15 minutes to prepare, AND it’s no-bake.

Mixed with melted dark chocolate and natural creamy peanut butter, these crunchy rice crispy treats are out of this world GOOD! These will definitely become one of your favorites if you love chocolate and peanut butter as much as I do.

INGREDIENTS:

3 cups brown rice crispy cereal (NOT puffed rice!)
1/3 cup roughly chopped dark chocolate (or sub chocolate chips)
1/4 cup sprinkles (optional!)
3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup pure maple syrup
1 tbsp coconut oil
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp sea salt

INSTRUCTIONS:

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper (it helps to lightly grease the pan to get the parchment to stick).
In a large bow, mix together the rice cereal, chopped chocolate, and sprinkles (if using).
On the stove top in a small pot, gently heat the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and sea salt until everything is smooth and well combined. Do not overheat- it should only take 1-2 minutes.
Pour peanut butter mixture over the rice cereal mixture and gently stir to get everything well coated.
Add mixture to the parchment-lined baking dish. Use the bottom of a jar or glass to press the mixture evenly into the baking dish until flat. Chill in refrigerator for 40 minutes before slicing.

Serves 9, Calories 228, Total Fat 14.9 g, Total Carbs 23.5 g, Protein 5.5 g

NUTRITION

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 228
Sugar: 1g
Fat: 14.9g
Carbohydrates: 23.5g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5.6g

If you tried this recipe, let me know in the comments below! I’d love to hear from you.