Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups
Indulge in the ultimate no-bake treat with these Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Cups! Perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth, these delightful cups combine creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, and crispy Rice Krispies for a flavor that everyone will love. They’re simple to prepare and require no baking, making them an excellent choice for any occasion—whether it’s a busy weekday snack or a fun family gathering. Plus, you can easily customize them with your favorite mix-ins. Once you try these irresistible treats, they’re sure to become a staple in your home!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 12 cups 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup mini vegan marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
- Pinch of sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter and mini vegan marshmallows together while stirring until smooth.
- Once melted, stir in the creamy peanut butter and optional vanilla extract until fully combined and creamy.
- In a large bowl, add Rice Krispies and pour the peanut butter mixture over them. Gently fold until all cereal is coated evenly.
- Line a muffin tin with paper liners and spoon the mixture into each cup. Press down gently to shape.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave in short intervals, stirring until smooth. Spoon melted chocolate over each cup.
- Allow cups to cool at room temperature for about 20 minutes or refrigerate to set faster.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rice krispie cup (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 70mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg