These are the best peanut butter and chocolate Rice Krispie Treats. This easy no bake dessert only requires 5 ingredients and a few minutes of hands on time to make and has the most amazing flavour!
If you love peanut butter desserts like the best no bake peanut butter fudge, peanut butter and chocolate pretzel bars and peanut butter chocolate bliss balls then you are going to love the dessert recipe I am sharing with you today!
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Why you will love this recipe:
- The flavour! This no bake dessert combines smooth peanut butter, crunchy rice crisps cereal with melty marshmallows and is then topped with rich dark chocolate. The combination makes for the most amazing dessert.
- These gooey rice crispy treats are quick and easy to make and you only need five ingredients to make them! Just like my chocolate covered pecans recipe.
- They are made with simple ingredients that you can find at any grocery store, just like my chocolate snickers mug cake.
- This dessert can easily be made gluten-free, dairy free, vegan, and nut free or peanut free to make it an allergy friendly dessert.
- Kids love this treat! It is a fun twist on the classic Rice Krispie treats.
If you love Rice Krispie Treats you will also love my pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats and chocolate covered Rice Krispie Treats.
Ingredients and substitutions:
For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.
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- Rice crisps cereal - you can either use classic Kellogg's Rice Krispies or another brand of rice crisps cereal to make these rice Krispie bars.
- Mini marshmallows - the fresher the better!
- Smooth peanut butter - be sure to use smooth, unsweetened peanut butter or natural peanut butter to make these dessert bars.
- Dark chocolate - this is used for the chocolate topping on these bars. You can use dark chocolate bars, dark chocolate chips, or semi-sweet chocolate chips to make the chocolate layer. If you prefer milk chocolate you can use that instead.
- Butter or coconut oil - either of these oils can be used to help melt the marshmallows and make them extra gooey.
Recipe variations and add ins:
- To make gluten-free: use gluten-free Rice Krispies or another gluten-free rice crisps cereal.
- To make peanut free: swap the peanut butter for another smooth, unsweetened nut butter or seed butter such as almond butter, cashew butter or sunflower seed butter.
- To make these Rice Krispie treats vegan: use coconut oil or a vegan butter, vegan marshmallows, a vegan rice cereal and vegan chocolate.
- To make dairy-free: use coconut oil and dairy-free chocolate.
- If you like a sweet and salty combination top these bars with some flaky sea salt before the chocolate hardens.
How to make peanut butter and chocolate rice krispie treats:
Step 1: Line an 8 inch square pan with parchment paper and using a large pot on the stove top over low heat, melt the coconut oil or butter.
Step 2: Once the butter or coconut oil has melted, add the marshmallows to the pot and heat, until the marshmallows are melted. Be sure to stir frequently so the marshmallows don't burn or stick to the bottom of the pot.
Step 3: When the marshmallows are all melted turn off the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
Step 4: Then fold the cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
Step 5: Transfer the cereal mixture to the prepared pan. Gently spread the mixture to fit the pan and press it down lightly so you have an even layer.
Step 6: Put the chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl or dish, and heat it on high for 30-second intervals until melted.
Step 7: Next pour the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispie treats and then transfer the pan to the fridge for 45 minutes to let the chocolate harden, or let them set for 2 hours at room temperature instead.
Step 8: Lastly, cut the cereal treats into squares and enjoy!
Top Tips:
- I recommend using mini marshmallows rather than large marshmallows. The mini marshmallows melt more easily.
- I do not recommend using chunky peanut butter or crunchy peanut butter to make these treats.
- The fresher the marshmallows the better these Rice Krispie treats will turn out - they will be more gooey with fresh marshmallows versus more firm if you use old or hard marshmallows.
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats FAQs:
No, Kellog's Rice Krispies cereal is not gluten free because it is made with malt flavouring which is derived from barley.
No, I do not recommend omitting the marshmallows in this recipe. If you are looking for cereal bars made without marshmallows I recommend my chocolate peanut butter cereal bars or almond butter bars instead.
Store any leftover Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Yes, these bars freeze really well in a freezer safe bag or container for up to 3 months.
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Recipe
Peanut Butter and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- 8 inch square baking pan
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon butter or coconut oil
- 15 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 cup smooth peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 9 oz dark chocolate
Instructions
- Line an 8" x 8" baking pan with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter or coconut oil over low heat in a large pot.
- Once the butter has melted add the marshmallows to the pan and heat, stirring frequently until the marshmallows are melted and smooth. Be sure to stir frequently so the marshmallows don't burn.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the peanut butter.
- Then fold in the cereal.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking pan. Gently spread the mixture to fit the pan and press it down lightly so you have an even layer.
- Put the chocolate in a microwave safe bowl or dish, and heat it on high for 30 second intervals until melted.
- Pour the melted chocolate over the Rice Krispie treats and then transfer the pan to the fridge for 45 minutes to let the chocolate harden, or let them set for 2 hours at room temperature instead.
- Cut the treats into pieces and enjoy!
Notes
- Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used.
- The fresher the marshmallows the better these treats will turn out.
- Store any leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
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