Choco-Peanut Crispies
These delicious little bars are a hit with both adults and children-- light and crispy, not overly sweet and loaded with peanut butter, chocolate and rice crispies-- what's not to like?
Servings 10
Ingredients
- BARS:
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 cups rice crispies (cereal)
- FROSTING:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (vegan or regular)
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
- 2 tbsp plant butter Country Crock Plant Butter highly recommended
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line an 8x8" baking dish with parchment paper.
- For Bars: combine peanut butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl. Microwave for 1 - 1 1/2 minutes on medium high, stirring once halfway thru. Stir to combine.
- Add rice crispies cereal to peanut butter mixture. Stir until combined. Pour into prepared pan and press lightly down into an even layer.
- For Frosting: Combine all ingredients for frosting in a medium bowl. Microwave for 1- 1 1/2 minutes on medium-high, stirring once halfway thru. Stir well until smooth and creamy.
- Pour frosting over the bars and spread it out evenly, using a light hand. Refrigerate for 15 minutes. Remove from pan by lifting out parchment paper by sides. Cut into desired bar sizes. Store in the refrigerator. Enjoy!
Notes
If you are allergic to peanuts, you can substitute the peanut butter with sunflower seed butter.