# Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Bars

> No-bake bars with peanut butter, maple syrup, and chocolate topping

Recipe page: https://goodguteats.com/recipes/chocolate-peanut-butter-rice-krispie-bars/

- Makes: 12 servings, 1 bar each
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: American

Total time: ~1h 15m.

## Nutrition

Per serving, estimated from the ingredients: 176 calories, 3 g protein, 18 g carbs, 11 g fat, 1 g fiber.

## Ingredients (for 12 servings)

- ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips
  - Tip: Check the label for added inulin or chicory root fiber. Even small amounts can trigger IBS symptoms. Source: [Monash University: reading food labels](https://www.monashfodmap.com/blog/update-label-reading/)
- 4 tbsp Unsalted Butter
- ¼ cup Maple Syrup
- ½ cup Peanut Butter
  - Tip: Natural peanut butter (just peanuts + salt) gives the best flavor. Stir the jar well before measuring. The oil on top needs to be mixed back in.
- 3 cup Rice Krispies
- Salt

## Steps

1. Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on two sides. (~2m)
2. Scatter ½ C Dark Chocolate Chips evenly across the parchment. (~1m)
3. In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine: 4 T Butter ¼ C Maple Syrup (~1m)
4. Microwave on high in short bursts, stirring between each, until the butter is melted and the mixture is smooth. (~2m)
5. Stir in ½ C Peanut Butter until fully incorporated. (~1m)
6. Add 3 C Rice Krispies Salt Fold until every piece is evenly coated. (~2m)
7. Transfer mixture onto the chocolate chips in the pan. Press firmly into an even layer using the bottom of a measuring cup or greased spatula. (~2m)
8. Refrigerate until fully set. (~1h)
9. Lift out using the parchment overhang. (~1m)
10. Flip onto a cutting board, chocolate layer up. (~1m)
11. Slice into 12 bars. (~2m)

One bowl, one pan, zero stovetop. Microwave does all the melting.

Recipes, not medical advice.