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Healthy rice krispie treats with peanut butter, mini chocolate chips, and a light chocolate drizzle stacked on a white plate with oats, honey, and peanut butter nearby.

Healthy Rice Krispie Treats with Peanut Butter and Protein

Colleen
These healthy rice krispie treats are made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, honey, oats, and protein powder for a no-bake snack that is sweet, chewy, and satisfying without feeling overly heavy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 191 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups crispy brown rice cereal
  • ½ cup old-fashioned oats
  • ½ cup vanilla or unflavored protein powder
  • ½ cup creamy peanut butter
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup mini chocolate chips optional

Instructions
 

  • Line an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides for easy removal.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal, oats, and protein powder. Stir gently to evenly distribute the protein powder.
  • In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the peanut butter, honey, and coconut oil until smooth and easy to stir. Do not boil.
  • Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  • Pour the peanut butter mixture over the cereal mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated. The mixture should be sticky but not wet.
  • If using mini chocolate chips, let the mixture cool for a few minutes, then fold them in gently so they do not fully melt.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Press it firmly and evenly into the pan using a spatula or a piece of parchment paper.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
  • Lift the bars out of the pan, slice into 12 squares, and store in an airtight container.

Notes

Optional chocolate drizzle: For a more dessert-style treat, melt 2 tbsp mini chocolate chips and drizzle lightly over the chilled bars before slicing.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the pan so the bars hold together.
  • Different protein powders absorb liquid differently. If the mixture seems too dry, add 1 extra tablespoon of honey or peanut butter.
  • For a chocolate drizzle, melt a small amount of chocolate chips and drizzle over the chilled bars before slicing.
  • Store in the refrigerator for the firmest texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 191 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 6 g | Fat: 8 g | Saturated Fat: 3 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 10 mg | Sodium: 69 mg | Potassium: 108 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 15 g | Vitamin A: 9 IU | Vitamin C: 0.1 mg | Calcium: 36 mg | Iron: 1 mg

Nutrition information has been calculated using an autogenerating online calculation and is intended for informational purposes. For accurate nutritional information, you should calculate the nutritional information with the actual ingredients used.

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