No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
This peanut butter rice crispy treats recipe is made without marshmallows and & just 5 ingredients!
Sweet ‘n crispy peanut butter rice crispy treats topped with peanut butter filling and a rich layer of chocolate topping.
No Bake. Peanut Butter. Rice Crispy Treats. Three sentences (okay, fine, these are barely phrases) that will take your breath away. Uh, in the tasty sense. Oh, you know what I mean!
Think: a thick layer of crispy, sweet and just-right chewy peanut butter rice crispy treats topped with a layer of sweet peanut butter filling, crowned with rich chocolate topping.
All of this, and it’s no bake? Did I also mention today’s peanut butter rice crispy treats are made with just 5 simple ingredients?
Yes, yes and yes!! Dang it, there were only 2 questions huh? Anywho… let’s move along and sashay our ways into the kitchen, where we’ll be enjoying the yummiest peanut butter rice crispy treats ever!
What are Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats?
Let’s start with the basics. 😉 Rice crispy treats are a sweet dessert bar that’s typically made with rice crisp cereal, marshmallows and butter.
Peanut butter rice crispy treats include the addition of peanut butter for a delicious peanut butter-flavored rice crispy treat. Hint: I may or may not have been inspired by these peanut butter crunch bars. 😉
Today, we’re making peanut butter rice crispy treats without marshmallows, and with tons of peanut butter flavor. But no butter. 😉 Check out the simple ingredients below.
5 Ingredients for No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
Learn how to make no bake peanut butter rice crispy treats with 5 simple ingredients!
- Peanut Butter
- Pure Maple Syrup
- Rice Crisp Cereal
- Chocolate Chips
- Coconut Flour
How to Make Peanut Butter Recipe Crispy Treats
Start by lining a square baking pan with parchment paper or wax paper.
Then, heat peanut butter and maple syrup together until smooth and just a bit dried out. You’ll find stovetop and microwave instructions in the recipe card.
Fold in rice crisp cereal until fully coated in peanut butter mixture and well mixed.
Pour this mixture into the prepared pan. Smooth and flatten into a tightly-packed layer. Chill in the freezer.
Next, stir together peanut butter, maple syrup and coconut flour in a bowl. Pour this mixture over the peanut butter rice crispy treats.
Now, melt the chocolate and peanut butter together. Heat and stir until smooth. Pour over the peanut butter-topped peanut butter rice crispy treats. Smooth into an even layer.
Chill until completely firm. Slice and enjoy the best peanut butter rice crispy treats!
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How to Store the No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- Storing Instructions: Store peanut butter rice crispy treats in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week. I like them best the first few days, and find them freshest those days.
- Freezing Instructions: Store in an airtight, freezer-friendly container in the freezer for up to 1 month. These rice crispy treats are super yummy when frozen—just make sure to test the hardness by taking a light nibble first. If they’re too hard, allow treats to thaw just a bit at room temperature before enjoying.
The best no bake peanut butter rice crispy treats: a thick layer of peanut butter rice crispy, topped with sweet peanut butter and a rich chocolate coating.
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No Bake Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Treats
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 16 treats 1x
Description
This peanut butter rice crispy treats recipe is made without marshmallows & just 5 ingredients! Sweet ‘n crispy peanut butter rice crispy treats topped with peanut butter filling and a rich layer of chocolate topping.
Ingredients
Rice Crispy Treats
- 1/3 cup unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
- 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
- 3 cups vegan gluten free brown rice crisp cereal
Peanut Butter Layer
- 1/3 cup unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons coconut flour
Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted, natural creamy peanut butter
Instructions
- Line an 8-inch square baking pan with wax paper or parchment paper. Set aside for later.
- Make the Rice Crispy Treats: Add peanut butter and maple syrup to a large microwave-safe bowl. Whisk until well mixed and smooth. Heat in 20-second increments in the microwave until the mixture begins to dry out (about 4-7 rounds).* Whisk in between heating increments.
- Add crisp cereal to peanut butter mixture. Stir and fold until well-incorporated. Pour into the prepared baking pan. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even, very tightly packed layer.
- Chill in the freezer (about 10 minutes) while preparing the next layer.
- Make the Peanut Butter Layer: Add all Peanut Butter Layer ingredients into a bowl. Using a fork, stir and fold until well mixed and thickened. Remove treats from the freezer. Transfer the peanut butter mixture onto the treats. Using a rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer, making sure to carefully keep treats layer intact. Chill in the freezer while preparing the next layer.
- Add the Topping: Add all Chocolate Peanut Butter Topping ingredients into a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in 20-second increments until melted and smooth, stirring in between each increment. Remove treats from freezer. Pour the chocolate mixture over the peanut butter layer. Using a clean rubber spatula, smooth into an even layer, tapping the pan as needed to smooth it out, or swirl the top to make it pretty!
- Chill in the freezer for 60-70 minutes. Mine took 70 minutes. The longer the treats are frozen, the cleaner the cuts when sliced. Remove and slice into 16 square treats. Enjoy! Storing notes below.
Chocolatey, Crispy Treats!
Equipment
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Unsalted Natural Creamy Peanut Butter
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Stovetop Directions: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, add peanut butter and maple syrup. Whisk until well incorporated. Stir occasionally, heating until this mixture begins to bubble.
Storing Instructions: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1 week. Best on the first few days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Chill
- Cuisine: American
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Did you love learning how to make peanut butter rice crispy treat without marshmallows? I certainly loved sharing it with you. Stop by and let me know what you think! I truly love getting to chat with you. ‘Til the next no bake adventure…
Sending you all my love and maybe even a dove, xo Demeter ❤️
AMAZING! They taste just like a crispy peanut butter cup! Thank you for recipes I can always count on. And for a bright, sunny, joyful spot on the internet.
Woohoo! . I’m so thrilled to hear you enjoy them Amanda! And thank you for the kind words—it’s truly my greatest joy to share these recipes with you. .
I madd these for some gluten free guests… They tasted great, but the bottom fell apart… Any suggestions?
Make sure to pack them very tightly when creating the crispy layer. Also, maybe tack 20 minutes on to the length you took to freeze them. Serve chilled (don’t keep at room temp or a warm room for too long). Hope this helps! 🙂
These look so good! Could you recommend a substitution for the coconut flour?
Hi Peggy! I’m not 100% sure, but you might try 3 tablespoons of GF oat flour. It might now be super firm, but that should be OK for this recipe. Let me know how it turns out!
Thank you for such an amazing tasty treat.
I made a batch and they were gone in a few hours.
Their a new favourite in my house and I shouldn’t
say but I’m making them for the third time this
week. I’m so happy I receive your delicious
recipes. Thank you again from my family and I.
Hi Valerie, it was so wonderful to read your comment. <3 I can’t even tell you how much it pleases me that you made them 3x in a week! That’s a clear sign of a winner. 😉 Thank YOU so much for trying my recipes & taking the time to leave a comment. Hugs to you and your family.
Love this easy snack options! Always a great recipe to have on hand!
Yay!! Oh, absolutely!
Those look fantastic, craving these now!
Thanks Kimberly! 🙂
These are really amazing treat!!
Oh YES!! Thank you!
I love these so much! I could eat the whole pan 🙂
That sounds like a tasty plan! Hehe
That looks delish! I’m drooling over this right now, can’t wait to try this!
Can’t wait to hear what you think!
Talk about an upgrade! I love that you revamped this treat! My crew is going to be so pumped!
Woot woot! Hope your crew enjoys!
Everyone says they LOOK delicious – do I care what they think if they haven’t make them? C’mon, save us a non-review and MAKE THEM before commenting. I actually made them and they are delicious!! Thanks for bringing heaven to my friends and me!!
Hehe. I think folks are just being encouraging. 🙂 I do love their excitement and especially YOURS! Many thanks for taking the time to make them & let me know how they turned out, Laverne. xo
Awesome! I could eat these all day long! 🙂
You totally could! Hehe. 🙂
These look Amazing! My kiddos would devour them, but can’t have Maple syrup. Do you think honey would be alright to sub for the Maple Syrup?
Thanks Michelle! Yes, I think honey would work. 🙂 Enjoy!
I subbed brown rice syrup!
My daughter has recently been diagnosed with MS and we are ,in addition to meds, removing gluten, dairy and refined sugar from her diet. So far, so good. I’m so glad I stumbled onto your site as I have been having trouble finding baking recipes that don’t look and weigh like stone. Do you have any recipes for loaves and bread?
Please keep up the good work
Colleen
I’m so sorry to hear that, Colleen. But I’m hopeful and happy that things are going well. ❤️ I haven’t tried my hand at loaves yet, but you’ll find quite a few delicious (and totally un-stone-like) sweet quick breads. Try my “one bowl gluten free vegan pumpkin bread” and my “best moist banana chocolate chip bread” (leave out the chocolate) to start. Big hugs to you and your daughter, xo Demeter
My daughter has recently been diagnosed with MS and we are ,in addition, removing gluten, dairy and refined sugar from her diet. So far, so good. I’m so glad I stumbled onto your site as I have been having trouble finding baking recipes that don’t look and weigh like stone. Do you have any recipes for loavaaes and bread?
Please keep up the good work
Colleen
What a great take on a classic recipe. You can’t go wrong with chocolate and peanut butter – plus they’re healthier! A total win!
You certainly can’t! Thanks Jill! 🙂
I haven’t had rice krispies treats in ages and this just might convince me to make some again real soon. Love the sound of that layer of peanut butter topped with chocolate, 2 of my favorite things. This would be a great treat for the grandkids next visit.
I’m sure your grandkids would love this! The peanut butter and chocolate layer are everything!
Mmm…these rice crispy treats look delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!
Thanks Julia! Hope you like them!
my son would go nuts over these. he is a peanut butter aholic these look fantastic!
Haha excellent! Hope he enjoys it! 🙂
Oooh these look incredible. So easy and so many awesome flavours!
Yes! Nothing beats the PB and chocolate combo!