Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

If you adore the joyful crunch of Rice Krispie treats but have a soft spot for peanut butter and chocolate, this recipe is like a little party in your mouth. These Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars combine that classic cereal crispness with creamy peanut butter and a luscious chocolate top — a combo that might just become your new favorite treat. Whether you're making a quick snack or a sweet treat to share, this no bake dessert is straightforward but feels like something a bit special. Either way, you’re in for a sweet, satisfying treat that’s probably going to disappear pretty fast.

Course Snack

Cuisine American

Keyword rice krispie bars

Prep Time 10

Chill Time 20

Total Time 30

Servings bars

Calories 287kcal

Ingredients

3 ¼ cups puffed rice crisps 170 grams
1 cup creamy peanut butter 280 grams
⅓ cup maple syrup 113 grams
3 tablespoons coconut oil
2 teaspoons vanilla
⅛ teaspoon salt

Topping:

¾ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 116 grams
1 tablespoon coconut oil
Flaky salt optional

Instructions

Line an 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, maple syrup, coconut oil, vanilla, and salt. Stir until melted.
Pour the rice crisps in a large bowl, then pour the peanut butter mixture over top.
Stir until completely combined and press into the bottom of the prepared pan, using your hands or a spatula.
Melt the chocolate and coconut oil and spread over top of the rice krispies.
Sprinkle with flaky salt if desired.
Place in the fridge to harden, then cut into squares.
Store in the fridge.

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