Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups are a perfectly fun, and deliciously easy treat with the classic flavors of chocolate and peanut butter combined with the crunch of Rice Krispies. Sweet, chewy, no-bake treats that are ready in under 15 minutes prep time.
The base is a combination of Rice Krispies mixed with a warm mixture of chunky peanut butter and honey that provides sweetness, as well as chewiness, to counteract the crunch. Each cup is then finished with a layer of smooth, melted chocolate, which hardens in the refrigerator to form a crisp shell of chocolate.
After chilling, each of these cups is ready to enjoy, with the paper liners making for easy serving and storage. They’re ideal as a snack, a speedy dessert or something to take along for on-the-go. This recipe is super customizable, too—substitute vegan chocolate chips, or almond butter to make it plant-based, or top with a sprinkle of sea salt for a little extra flavor!
Why You’ll Love It:
Quick & Easy: Very minimal prep + no baking!
Kid-Friendly: This cups everyone will enjoy making and eating.
Plant-Based Option: This will be a plant-based version if you just replace the honey and chocolate with plant-based options.
Ideal to Bring: Perfect for get togethers, pot lucks or a tasty handmade gift.
Key Ingredients:
Rice Krispies Cereal: This cereal makes the cups crunchiest. If you want a whole grain option, try brown rice crisps.
Chunky Peanut Butter: Adds a great chewiness with small peanut pieces. Alternatively, you can use smooth peanut butter; that will give you a creamier texture.
Honey: This provides a natural sweetener and binder, but you can switch it up with maple syrup or agave if you want a plant-based alternative.
For the chocolate chips: Semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips would work best for a richer flavor. Dairy-free chocolate chips work great for a dairy-free version.
Salt: A pinch of salt adds peanut butter flavor and balances the sweetness.
