Description
Irresistible peanut butter balls dance with chocolate-coated rice krispies in this delightful no-bake treat. Sweet and crunchy morsels promise a quick dessert that delivers pure indulgence with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (vegan chocolate chips for plant-based option)
Binding Ingredients:
- 6 tablespoons honey
Seasoning:
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare a muffin tin by lining with paper or silicone liners to ensure easy removal of the treats.
- Create a smooth peanut butter base by gently heating peanut butter, honey, and salt in a saucepan over low heat until fully combined and glossy.
- Carefully fold Rice Krispies cereal into the warm peanut butter mixture, ensuring each crisp is evenly coated with the sweet blend.
- Distribute the peanut butter-cereal mixture into the prepared muffin tin, delicately pressing to form uniform cups with slightly raised edges.
- Melt chocolate chips in a separate saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously until the chocolate transforms into a silky, liquid consistency.
- Generously drizzle the melted chocolate over each peanut butter cup, using a spoon to spread the chocolate evenly and create a smooth top layer.
- Chill the completed treats in the refrigerator for approximately 60 minutes, or until the chocolate sets completely and becomes firm to the touch.
- Gently remove the liners from the chilled cups, revealing the glossy chocolate-topped peanut butter and Rice Krispies treats ready to be savored.
Notes
- Swap out traditional peanut butter for almond or sunflower seed butter to accommodate nut allergies and create a safer treat.
- Use dark chocolate chips for a richer flavor profile and potential antioxidant benefits that boost the nutritional value.
- Sprinkle sea salt or crushed nuts on top before chilling to add extra texture and enhance the overall taste complexity.
- Store these treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, making them perfect for meal prep and quick snacking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 24
- Calories: 146
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 51 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg