Description

These Chocolate Rice Krispie Balls are a quick and easy no-bake treat made with peanut butter, cocoa, and crispy rice cereal. They’re rich, chewy, slightly crunchy, and perfect for a fast snack or make-ahead dessert.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups Rice Krispies (or puffed rice cereal)

½ cup creamy peanut butter (or almond/sunflower seed butter)

¼ cup honey or maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder

¼ cup mini chocolate chips (or chopped chocolate)

Pinch of salt

Optional: 2–3 tablespoons shredded coconut

Optional: 1–2 tablespoons ground flaxseed or chia seeds

Optional: Crushed nuts for texture

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Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, honey (or maple syrup), cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated. Stir in the chocolate chips and any optional add-ins if using.
Roll the mixture into bite-sized balls (about 1 inch in diameter) using your hands or a small cookie scoop. If the mixture is too sticky, chill for 10 minutes or lightly grease your hands.
Place the balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes until firm. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Freeze for up to 2 months; let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving.

For a nut-free version, use sunflower seed butter.

Drizzle melted chocolate on top before chilling for extra richness.

If the mixture is too sticky to handle, chill briefly before shaping.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 ball
Calories: 120
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 60mg
Fat: 6g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 3.5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1.5g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 0mg