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3 chocolate peanut butter rice krispie bars stack on top of one another on a white plate with floral black and brown swirl decoration in the corners.

Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

These are a fun and healthy twist on the iconic rice krispie treats.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 large bowl
  • 2 small microwave safe bowls
  • 1 8x8 pan
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup peanut butter ideally unsalted and unsweetened natural peanut butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup
  • 2 cups rice krispies brown rice crisps can be used instead
  • 1 cup dark chocolate chips

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, and optional vanilla extract. Stir well. Microwave for 1.5 minutes.
  • Pour chocolate chips into a small microwave safe bowl. Heat for 2 minutes in the microwave. Stir and if not fully melted, microwave another 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour rice krispies into a large bowl.
  • Add warm peanut butter to the rice krispies. Stir well.
  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper.
  • Pour peanut butter and rice krispies into the pan. Press down till it spreads and hardens into a firm block.
  • Drizzle and spread melted chocolate on top.
  • Cover the pan and refrigerate or freeze for at least 30 minutes. The chocolate should be firm before you cut it.
  • Cut into bars and enjoy!!!!

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Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 0.1mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 173mgFiber: 1gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 234IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 1mg
Keyword easy, low sugar
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