Going back to school?
When I was growing up, I’d often find a rice crispy treat—in that famous turquoise wrapper—packed into my school lunchbox. So rice crispy treats remind me of school… in a good way!
No-bake, and they can be gluten-free!
Rice Crispy Treats
(Or you can make squares)
- 3 cups rice crispies (I used brown rice crispies)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp salt (I used salted pb, too)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp peanut or other nut butter
- 1/2 cup sticky sweetener ( (I used agave. Honey will work, unless they are for strict vegans.)
- optional: you can add 2-4 tbsp protein powder
Rice Crispy Treats Recipe: Mix your pb, sweetener, extract, and salt. Melt (either in the microwave or stove), then pour over the cereal and stir very well, making sure to coat all the crispies. Form into balls or line a pan with wax paper and spread the mixture evenly into the pan. Place a sheet of wax paper on top of the mixture, then press down as firmly as you can. Really press it down!!! Freeze for at least a half hour before slicing. These treats can be stored in the freezer, in the fridge, or loosely covered in a cool, dry place. But the best place to store them is in your tummy.
Click for lower-sugar and Lower-Calorie Options.
And yes, there is definitely a chocolate version. I will post it soon.
Speaking of chocolate…
I changed chocolate-ified my About Me page.
It’s now really chocolate-covered!
Can you use fruit butter like apple butter or pumpkin butter instead of nut butters?
I made these with my 2 yr old and they are awesome! So addictive that it’s hard not to eat the whole batch at once. Thank you for sharing the recipe!
how would I go about using vegan marshmallows for this? and still without the butter? would I still use the pb?
I’ve come up with a million different recipes all similar to this one..they get better every time! I SO much prefer making these rather than purchasing store-bought ones!!! These look delicious 😉
Have you heard if pb2 would work at all and will Walden far.s pancake syrup work
Great recipe! I loved how the rice crispies had a perfect balance to them! They were soft, chewy and delicious! I recently discovered your recipe and since I am starting to bake (I am a teenager), I love that the recipes are all good for you but taste amazing too. That’s hard to find:)
I absolutely love your recipes and I’m so much looking forward to the day when your cookbook will be waiting for me besides my breakfast bowl 😉 (that might take a while ’til it arrives in Switzerland) I’d love to see a recipe for a healthier version of the Starbucks’ Vanilla Latte on your blog… 😉
What is salted pb?
Peanut butter with salt.
I was wondering…..because I’m Muslim and marshmallows have gelatine… will it work without marshmallows or do I need something to replace them??
If I do have to replace them…place give me ideas
I have a nut allergy so what can I use instead❔❓❔