Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
These Healthy Rice Krispie Treats use only 3 ingredients, and are way healthier than any store bought bars. Perfect for mornings on the go, afternoon pick-me-ups, and trips!
Servings: 20
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup pure honey, plus more to taste
- 1 ¼ cup creamy peanut butter
- 8 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together honey and peanut butter until smooth and creamy. Mixture should be lukewarm.
- In a large bowl, add crispy rice cereal and combine well. Use a rubber spatula to gently mix in the peanut butter mixture until fully coated and combined.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 pan on bottom and sides. Firmly press cereal mixture into pan. Press hard enough to pack down the cereal mixture evenly throughout. Cover and chill until mixture is firm.
- Cut into squares and serve. Leftovers should be kept covered in the fridge.
Notes
- Gently heat the honey and peanut butter until smooth and fully blended. The mixture should be warm, not hot, to avoid making the cereal soggy.
- Let the peanut butter mixture cool slightly before combining with the cereal. This keeps the final texture crisp and prevents it from turning too soft.
- Mix everything with a rubber spatula and stir gently to avoid crushing the cereal.
- These treats should be sliced and served chilled, as they'll keep shape better when cold.
- This recipe was developed to allow you to use up an entire 9oz box of rice cereal, so there are no random leftovers in a box.
- Feel free to fold in your favorite add-ins, like dried fruit, chocolate chips, or chopped nuts. Just be sure to let the cereal mixture cool to lukewarm before adding them so nothing melts too much.
- You can also swap out the peanut butter for almond butter, cashew butter, sunflower seed butter, or any nut-free alternative that fits your needs.
- This recipe is part of our Healthy Snack Recipes Collection.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories: 220kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.3g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 10.6g | Saturated Fat: 3.4g | Sodium: 110.5mg | Fiber: 1.6g | Sugar: 19.4g