Description
Simple and delicious chocolate rice krispies treats that are kid-friendly and healthy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup nut butter (peanut, almond, or sunflower seed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1/4 cup mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for topping
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a large bowl, combine the puffed rice cereal and cocoa powder. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the honey (or maple syrup), nut butter, vanilla extract, and salt.
- Microwave for 30-60 seconds, or until the mixture is warm and smooth. Stir well.
- Pour the warm wet mixture over the dry cereal and cocoa.
- Stir until all the cereal is coated and everything is well combined.
- Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. You can use the back of a spoon or your hands (lightly greased) to press it down firmly.
- If using, sprinkle mini chocolate chips or sprinkles on top and gently press them in.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Once set, lift the treats out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang and cut into squares.
Notes
- For a richer chocolate flavor, use dark cocoa powder.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- These are great for lunchboxes or after-school snacks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg