Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
If you’re looking for a quick and easy snack, these Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are just what you need! Unlike the traditional version, full of sugar and preservatives, these Rice Krispie treats are made with natural ingredients – peanut butter, honey, and brown puffed rice and are just as delicious.
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THESE HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS WITH HONEY
These rice krispie treats are made with just 5 ingredients – including brown rice cereal, peanut butter, honey, organic butter, and collagen – and are healthy enough to eat for breakfast, making them perfect for those on-the-go mornings!
By skipping the marshmallows and using peanut butter and honey as the base, these aren’t as heavy and sugar-loaded as the alternative. Not only that, the brown rice cereal has only one ingredient, rice!
These treats still have the classic Rice Krispie treat texture that’s crunchy and satisfying, without the added stickiness from the marshmallows.
INGREDIENTS FOR MAKING PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Peanut butter: A great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber with a deliciously nutty flavor.
Honey: Honey adds just enough sweetness and is a healthier option than refined sugar.
Butter: This adds a light flavor and is combined with the nut butter for a smooth consistency.
Brown rice cereal: Brown rice cereal provides more fiber and nutrients than traditional cereal but still has that same crunch.
Collagen: This is my new favorite collagen, I have been sneaking it into everything!
Optional ingredient swaps:
Out of a few ingredients? These are so easy to customize!
Here’s what I recommend:
For peanut butter: you can use cashew, almond or sunflower butter. You may need to add 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil.
For the butter: you could use coconut oil
For the honey: feel free to use maple syrup
HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY PEANUT BUTTER RICE KRISPIE TREATS
Warm peanut butter, honey, butter & collagen on stove top.
Sprinkle in puffed rice cereal.
Mix gently.
Press into an even layer and spread in a 9×9 pan.
Let set in the fridge until firm, and then lift the cereal bar out of the pan before cutting into even squares.
TIPS FOR MAKING
Use creamy peanut butter. Smooth nut butter works best for this recipe!
Stir in the cereal gently.
Use a piece of wax paper or a spatula to add light pressure to the bar mixture to make sure it sticks together well.
Don’t skip the fridge. Letting the treats set in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before cutting will help them firm up, hold their shape, and give you cleaner cut squares.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
HOW TO STORE
To store these, you can simply keep them in an airtight container and store them at room temperature for up to 5 days. Or you can keep them in the refrigerator. This will help them stay fresh and maintain their texture.
HOW LONG WILL THESE LAST IN THE FRIDGE?
When stored properly, you can store these for up to 7 days in the fridge.
CAN I FREEZE THESE HEALTHY RICE KRISPIE TREATS?
If you want to keep them for even longer, you can also store them in the freezer. Simply wrap them individually in plastic wrap or parchment paper, and then place them in a freezer-safe container or resealable freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months.
When you’re ready to eat them, just take them out of the fridge or freezer and let them come to room temperature for a few minutes. This will allow them to soften slightly and become easier to bite into. Enjoy!
HOW DO YOU KEEP THESE TREATS FROM GETTING HARD?
Because this recipe is made without marshmallows, they shouldn’t get hard.
WHAT TYPE OF CEREAL DID YOU USE?
I used Nature Path’s Organic Puffed Rice cereal to make these. I always order ours through Azure Standard! You can use any cereal you like though.
CAN I ADD ANYTHING ELSE TO THIS RECIPE?
Sure, you can! You can add chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, nuts, dried fruit, spices, shredded coconut, or even a chocolate drizzle.
Healthy Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats
These healthy peanut butter Rice Krispie treats without marshmallows are a delicious and easy snack to make that can be enjoyed by everyone! With their light and crispy texture and a creamy peanut butter base, they’re perfect for a quick and satisfying snack or dessert.
Plus, they can easily be customized to fit your tastes. Give this recipe a try!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Peanut Butter
- 1/2 Cup (1 Stick) Butter
- 1/2 Cup Honey
- 1-2 Tablespoons Collagen
- 3-3 & 1/2 Cups Puffed Rice Cereal
Instructions
- Warm peanut butter, honey, butter & collagen on stove top.
- Sprinkle in puffed rice cereal.
- Mix gently
- Spread in a 9x9 pan.
- Melt chocolate chips to spread on top if you’re feeling fancy!
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