Chocolate SunButter Rice Krispie Treats
Level up the classic childhood treat with these chocolate rice krispie treats made with sunflower butter! They're chocolaty and gooey with hints of nutty flavor without the nuts. Whip up a batch in no time and with just 4 main ingredients.
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 124kcal
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoon butter substitute vegan butter or coconut oil if needed
- 10 oz mini marshmallows about 6 cups
- ½ cup Chocolate SunButter
- 4 cups brown rice cereal
- Mini chocolate chips optional
Instructions
- Add the butter and marshmallows to a large pot and heat over medium heat. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are melted. There should be no lumps and the marshmallow mixture should run off the edge of a rubber spatula.
- Add the chocolate SunButter to the pot and stir into the marshmallow mixture until incorporated.
- Reduce the heat to low and add in ½ of the brown rice cereal and begin to mix. Add the other half of the cereal and mix again until all of the cereal is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Line an 8 x 8 or 9 x 9 pan with parchment paper for easy clean up and pour the rice krispie mixture into the pan. Use a spatula or your hands to pack down the mixture into the pan. If desired, sprinkle a few mini chocolate chips of top while the cereal is still warm. Set the pan aside on the counter for at least an hour to set or place it in the fridge for 20 minutes to speed up the process.
- Once set, use a sharp knife to cut the rice krispies into 16 squares and enjoy!
Notes
Gluten free : If you want to make these gluten free, make sure to use gluten free brown rice cereal. Kellog's Rice Krispie Cereal is not gluten free.
Vegan : Use vegan butter and vegan marshmallows to make these rice kripies vegan. You will also want to check your cereal ingredients to make sure there are no animal products. Kellog's Rice Krispie Cereal is not vegan.
Storing : Store the rice krispie treats in an airtight container out on the counter for up to a week. You can also store them in the fridge but they will be harder so I recommend letting them come to room temperature before biting into one.
Freezing : Wrap each rice krispie in wax paper or saran wrap and place in a freezer bag or container. They will keep in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw out on the counter until they reach room temperature before enjoying.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 17mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg