Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies
These Peanut Butter Balls with Chocolate Rice Krispies are the perfect mix of sweet and crunchy! A smooth peanut butter base is topped with rich, melted chocolate, creating an irresistible treat. Quick and easy to make, this recipe is a hit for kids and adults alike. Plus, it’s customizable to be vegan with just a simple swap of chocolate chips!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None (only melting chocolate)
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes (includes chilling time)
- Yield: 12-15 peanut butter balls 1x
- Category: Dessert, Snack, No-Bake Treats
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips (vegan chocolate chips for plant-based option)
- 1 cup chunky peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons honey
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preparation: Line a muffin tin with paper or silicone liners to make removal easier.
- Peanut Butter Mixture: In a saucepan over low heat, combine the peanut butter, honey, and salt. Stir until smooth and well-blended, then remove from heat.
- Mixing: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the peanut butter mixture, folding gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Forming Cups: Spoon the mixture into the prepared muffin tin, pressing gently to form the base of each cup.
- Melting Chocolate: In a separate saucepan, melt the chocolate chips over low heat until smooth and glossy.
- Assembly: Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and cereal mixture in each cup, spreading it evenly.
- Chilling: Refrigerate the cups for at least 1 hour or until the chocolate is set.
- Serving: Once set, remove the cups from the refrigerator, peel away the liners, and enjoy!
Notes
- For a vegan option, use dairy-free chocolate chips and honey alternatives like maple syrup or agave nectar.
- These treats can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week, making them great for meal prep or snacks.
- You can add a sprinkle of sea salt on top of the chocolate for an extra flavor boost.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 peanut butter ball
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg