These Peanut Butter Rice Crispy Bars are delicious and come together quickly with ingredients you most likely have on hand. They’re crunchy and sweet with an optional allergy-free chocolate drizzle for the chocolate lover in your pod.
Easy, step-by-step instructions make this recipe a go-to for any busy family this holiday season. Many kids can make this recipe all on their own, making this a huge win for many parents.
Ingredients:
- Crispy Brown Rice Cereal: I used Sprouts Organic Brown Rice Cereal but Barbaras also makes a nice organic crispy brown rice cereal that works just as well.
- Creamy Peanut Butter (unsweetened): I used Costco’s Organic Creamy Peanut Butter but there are several brands on the market that do not include added sugar or xylitol.
- Maple Syrup: I like both Costco and Trader Joe’s for organic maple syrup.
- Brown Rice Syrup: I love the subtle sweetness of brown rice syrup. It cuts the sweetness of real maple syrup and provides a stickiness similar to honey. I purchased mine from Amazon.
- Organic vanilla extract: Again, use what you have but at $12.00 for 4 ounces, I do like Thrive Market’s Pure Vanilla Extract.
- Himalayan Salt: I enjoy using this type of salt but please use any sea salt you have on hand. Just a pinch will do. Also, feel free to omit if using a salted peanut butter.
- Additional Chocolate Layer: This consists of about 4 ounces of melted, Enjoy Life Chocolate Chips. Feel free to use any chocolate bar of your choice. I prefer Enjoy Life brand because of our own family’s allergies.
Instructions
- Start with an 8 x 8 inch pan.
- Lightly spray the inside of the pan with a cooking spray. This allows the parchment paper to stick to the pan and prevents if from sliding around.
- Line the inside of the parchment paper.
- Warm peanut butter, maple syrup, brown rice syrup, vanilla and sea salt and mix until well combined.
- Pour warmed peanut butter mixture over the crispy brown rice and stir with a silicone spatula until combined.
- Scoop the crispy brown rice mixture into your prepared pan and flatten with the back of a spatula or large spoon.
- Add additional warmed chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate for about 30 minutes to an hour. Slice and serve.
