These peanut butter Rice Krispie squares are sweet, salty, crunchy, and addictive! Made with just 6 simple ingredients, these no-bake Rice Krispie bars come together very quickly!
Swirls of peanut butter mixed with honey and topped with chocolate; the peanut butter Rice Krispie bars are super easy to make. They require no baking and are a perfect crowd-pleasing dessert!
They are also wonderful for picnics, lunch boxes, and of course as an after-school snack! Like my easy granola bars, chickpea protein bliss balls, and peanut butter oat cups!
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Why You'll Love This Recipe
This Rice Krispie bars recipe is super easy and simple. No baking, no technique, just combining ingredients and letting the refrigerator do all the work!
Chocolate and peanut butter lovers beware, you’ll be sorely tempted to guzzle the whole slab at once! It's crunchy, chewy, sweet, and salty all at once!
These peanut butter bars are perfect for dessert, an evening snack, potluck, picnics, and parties!
You can easily adapt the recipe to make these peanut butter bars gluten-free or vegan!
Recipe Ingredients
Rice Krispies: Use the original Rice Krispies or a generic one. You can also use puffed rice, found in Indian grocery stores.
Peanut Butter: Smooth or crunchy, use any kind you enjoy.
Sweetener: I used honey in this peanut and chocolate Rice Krispies recipe. You can substitute it with maple syrup.
Chocolate: I love using 70% dark chocolate for this recipe. For vegan bars, switch to dairy-free chocolate.
Cream: This recipe uses coconut cream to make a rich creamy chocolate topping. Feel free to use regular cream.
Sea salt: It balances the flavors of this dessert bar so well, so please don't skip this.
Please see the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
Recipe Variations
The most popular version of these peanut butter Rice Krispie treats is with mini marshmallows. You can add them to the peanut butter and honey mixture, and heat it on low until they melt.
You can also stir in finely chopped nuts to the peanut butter and honey mixture.
For a chewier and heartier bite, add oats to the Rice Krispie mixture!
How to Make Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares
Step 1: Line an 8" pan with parchment paper.
Step 2: In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey, and sea salt and heat over a very gentle heat. The mixture should be just heated through and melted together.
Step 3: Pour over the Rice Krispie cereal. Mix well.
Step 4: Spoon into the prepared pan and flatten it, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you are making the chocolate topping.
Step 5: Heat the cream in a small saucepan. Add the chocolate to the cream and mix well, till you get a shiny glossy mixture.
Step 6: Spread this over the peanut butter Rice Krispies mixture. Sprinkle some sea salt on top. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours until the bars are well set. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Top Tips
- Allow the peanut butter squares to set well in the refrigerator. This will help you cut neater pieces.
- Dark chocolate works the best in this recipe as it balances the sweetness of the Rice Krispies mixture.
- Don't skip the sea salt. It really rounds up the flavors beautifully.
- I used an 8" round pan but an 8" or 9" square pan will also work well.
How To Serve
Topped with a decadent layer of chocolate, the super easy-to-make treat needs no other embellishment. Texturally, the peanut butter rice crispy bars are just right. They are crunchy and light and the chocolate gives it that little luxurious vibe!
Recipe FAQs
Yes, just make sure the Rice Krispies are labeled gluten-free.
This can happen if the cereal and peanut mixture is not moist enough. Simply add more peanut butter and honey to the rice cereal.
I like to store these peanut butter squares in the refrigerator. They'll stay well for 4-5 days.
📖 Recipe
Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Squares
Ingredients
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/2 cup Peanut butter
- 1/4 tsp Sea salt
Chocolate Topping
- 1/2 cup Dark chocolate (70%)
- 2 tbsp Coconut Cream You can use regular cream too.
- Sea salt for sprinkling on top
Instructions
- Line an 8" pan with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine the peanut butter, honey and sea salt and heat over a very gentle heat. The mixture should be just heated through and melted together.
- Pour over the Rice Krispies and mix well.
- Spoon into the prepared pan and flatten it, spreading it evenly. Refrigerate for a few minutes while you are making the chocolate topping.
Chocolate Topping
- Heat the cream in a small saucepan, placed over a pan of simmering water. Add the chocolate to the cream and mix well, till you get a shiny glossy mixture.
- Spread this over the peanut butter Rice Krispies mixture. Sprinkle some sea salt on top.
- Put the pan back in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours until the bars are well set.
- Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the peanut butter squares to set well in the refrigerator. This will help you cut neater pieces.
- Dark chocolate works the best in this recipe as it balances the sweetness of the Rice Krispies mixture.
- Don't skip the sea salt. It really rounds up the flavors beautifully.
- I used an 8" round pan but an 8" or 9" square pan will also work well.
Priti says
Easy peasy lovely recipe
Natasha Minocha says
Thank you Priti! xx