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PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Published October 23, 2019 By Fiona

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are gooey, chewy and perfect twist on the classic Rice Krispies. Made with marshmallows, peanut butter, and a thick layer of chocolate on top!
A stack of 3 peanut butter rice krispie treats with a layer of chocolate on top of each.

If you love easy recipes & peanut butter – then these peanut butter Rice Krispie treats are just the thing for you. It’s an easy, no-bake recipe that you can whip up in no time. And when there’s peanut butter & chocolate involved, you really can’t go wrong.

As a child, I absolutely loved Rice Krispie treats. Sometimes if I was lucky my Mom would make them for us after school and they’d still be warm, not quite set and all gooey by the time we got home. When I was in university, I made them in the microwave. I’d have a ball of sticky, crunchy, marshmallow deliciousness ready in 2 minutes. And it was the perfect comfort food for late-night study sessions.

PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
These peanut butter Rice Krispies are chewy, peanut buttery, and ridiculously delicious with a layer of chocolate on top.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are an absolute dream for anyone who loves a good crunch, and adores the combination of peanut butter and chocolate. Easy to make, few ingredients, and absolutely delicious, these may be your new favorite way of making rice krispies!

Several weeks ago, I shared my recipe for Healthy Rice Krispie Treats and they were very well-received.

I simply couldn’t stop making them, and let’s face it – the recipe went viral.

And for a good reason – nothing beats a simple no-bake dessert recipe that requires few ingredients, reminds us of a childhood favorite, and ranks low on the guilt index.

While I wouldn’t consider these chocolate peanut butter rice krispies to be on the same health conscious spectrum as my original recipe, they sure are worthy of praise.
Plus, they don’t contain corn syrup or a marshmallow mixture, which does give them one leg up on classic rice krispies in my opinion.

Not only is the cereal layer of the rice krispies treats jam packed with rich peanut butter and chocolate deliciousness, but we add a layer of chocolate on top to reel in the chocolate lover as well.

Peanut butter lovers, I guarantee this easy recipe will become your go-to favorite treat the next time you’re feeling that itch.

The combination of the peanut butter and chocolate will make you go wild over this enticing crunch!

I certainly did!

Trust me when I say these chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats are not just for kids.

I just couldn’t stop nibbling on them while I was cutting and photographing them and putting them away.

Let’s discuss the simple ingredients needed to make these amazing rice krispie treats.

Ingredients for Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats:
Peanut Butter: The glue that holds everything together and also brings that otherworldly unmistakably delicious flavor to the dessert.

I use unsweetened natural peanut butter, but feel free to use any brand of creamy peanut butter or chunky peanut butter you’d like.

Pure Maple Syrup: Used to sweeten the rice krispie treats, we use pure maple syrup. You can swap it for honey if you prefer.

Butter (or Coconut Oil): Bringing plenty of rich flavor and lubrication to ensure the treats don’t turn out dry, we use a generous amount of unsalted butter or coconut oil.

Cocoa Powder: A little cocoa powder brings more chocolate depth to the rice krispies. I use raw cacao powder, but you can use Dutch process cocoa powder or any unsweetened cocoa powder you like.

Pure Vanilla Extract: A splash of vanilla brings warmth and depth of flavor to the treat. Skip it if you don’t have it on hand.