Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Recipe Highlights

• Prep & Cook in just 15 minutes!
• Creamy peanut butter and chocolate in every bite.
• Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and Vegan!
• Kid-friendly

Gluten-Free Rice Krispies Cereal: Kellogg’s Rice Krispies are not gluten free. However, there are other brands that make a gluten free version of this cereal.

Dandies Vegan Marshmallows: Typically this recipe would call for mini marshmallows, but to keep it gluten free (and dairy free), I use Dandies! You can always use regular marshmallows if you prefer.

Vegan Butter: I like Miyokos and Kite Hill brands.

Creamy Peanut Butter: I like to use smooth, creamy peanut butter. I don’t recommend using natural peanut butter because it often separates and won’t work well with this recipe. I used Justin’s Honey Peanut Butter and it worked really well!

Dark Chocolate Chips: I like Enjoy Life brand for gluten free and dairy free. You could also use semi sweet chocolate chips if you are not dairy free.

Coconut Oil: You can use regular coconut oil or refined coconut oil. Refined doesn’t have a coconut flavor.

1. Add the peanut butter, butter, & add the marshmallows to a large saucepan over LOW heat. Melting will take some time because Dandies do not melt as quickly as regular marshmallows. 
2. Heat and stir the marshmallow pieces with a wooden spoon constantly until they melt into each other and become sticky. You can turn the heat up to medium heat if needed, but be careful because the marshmallows will burn quickly. Low to medium-low heat is best. 
3. Next, remove from heat and quickly add in the Rice Krispies.
4. Stir immediately until all Rice Krispies are coated with the marshmallow mixture.
5. Spray a 9×9 metal baking dish with avocado oil and carefully transfer the mixture into the pan. Spray your hands with oil to prevent sticking. Then, gently press down until the mixture is flat and even in the pan. You can also use the bottom of a cup to press it down evenly. 
6. In a microwave safe dish, combine chocolate and coconut oil. Microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until melted and smooth.
7. Pour the chocolate over the Rice Krispies mixture and spread it out using a spatula.
8. Cool at room temperature until the chocolate is hardened, or can refrigerate or freeze them until hardened. It will take about 15 minutes in the freezer. Slice up into 16 squares for smaller treats, or 9 pieces for larger treats, and enjoy!

Mary’s Tips & Tricks

Storage: Store your chocolate Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature. Do not store them in the refrigerator because they will be too hard to eat.

Swaps: If you are okay with dairy, you can use regular butter and semi sweet chocolate chips.

More Peanut Butter and Chocolate Desserts

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Vegan Millionaire Shortbread Bars

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