Healthy Rice Crispy Treats With Peanut Butter

Enjoy a healthier version of classic treats with healthy rice crispy bars made with peanut butter and dark chocolate.

Course Dessert

Cuisine Vegan

Keyword healthy rice crispy, healthy rice crispy with peanut butter, hempies

Prep Time 15

Refrigeration Time 4

Total Time 4 15

Servings people

Calories 286kcal

Combine the Wet Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the maple syrup, peanut butter, vanilla extract, and salt. Stir until smooth and fully combined.
Stir in the Hemp Hearts: Add the hemp hearts and mix until evenly incorporated.
Fold in the Quinoa Puffs: Add the quinoa puffs and gently fold everything together until every puff is evenly coated. This takes a few minutes, so keep scraping the spoon around the bowl and folding until no dry quinoa puffs remain.
Press the Mixture into the Pan: Line an 8 × 8 inch (20 × 20 cm) baking tin with parchment paper. Transfer the mixture into the pan and press it down firmly using the back of a spoon or the bottom of a measuring cup. Compacting the mixture well helps the bars hold together after slicing.
Melt and Spread the Chocolate: Melt the dark chocolate chips in the microwave using 20-second intervals, stirring between each, or use a double boiler. Pour the melted chocolate over the top and spread it evenly right to the edges of the pan.
Refrigerate and Slice: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or until completely set. Before slicing, run a sharp knife under hot water and wipe it dry. This helps create clean slices through the chocolate layer.