Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Sweet, chocolatey, and delightfully chewy, these Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are a hit with adults and kids alike. Rather than using marshmallows, combining your favorite nut butter and melted vegan chocolate chips binds these no-bake bars together for a perfectly plant-based dessert that takes just 10 minutes of prep time!

Looking for more easy, no-bake vegan sweets? Try my Vegan Butterfingers, Vegan Oreo Truffles, or Funfetti Protein Bites next!

When I was a kid, there were few things as exciting as a fresh batch of homemade rice krispie treats. Unfortunately, most marshmallows are made with gelatin, which is decidedly not plant-based, so I thought my childhood favorites might be lost forever. 

Luckily, I’ve discovered the easiest way to make vegan rice krispie treats, and as an added bonus, they have tons of melty chocolate in them! Come along with me to the kitchen and learn how to make chocolate rice crispy treats. All you need is 10 minutes of prep and 5 simple ingredients to make your childhood dessert dreams come true!

Recipe Ingredients

As promised, these vegan chocolate rice krispie treats require just 5 simple ingredients. Here’s what to grab:

• Vegan Chocolate Chips - Luckily, it’s not too hard to find vegan chocolate chips these days. I like the Enjoy Life brand because it is widely available at many grocery stores.
• Nut Butter - The runnier, the better! Feel free to use the nut butter of your choice like peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter. You can also make these bad boys nut-free by swapping in seed butter like tahini or sunflower seed butter.
• Maple Syrup - This is typically my liquid sweetener of choice, especially now that it’s fall. It adds tons of sweet goodness without any refined sugar! Feel free to swap in agave nectar or brown rice syrup if you prefer.
• Vanilla Extract - For a rich depth of flavor. You can also use vanilla powder or paste if that’s what you have on hand.
• Rice Crisp Cereal - Want in on a little secret? You don’t have to buy name-brand cereal to get a high-quality product! Grab the store brand and save yourself some hard-earned cash.

Pro Tips For Chocolate Vegan Rice Crispy Treats

Are Rice Krispies vegan? This all comes down to how strict you are with your veganism. Technically speaking, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies are not 100% vegan because they have sugar (which can sometimes be filtered with bone char to make it whiter) and small amounts of vitamin D3 (which is derived from the oil on sheep’s wool). 

I personally prefer to use One Degree Organics Brown Rice Crisps and Nature's Path Crispy Rice Cereal because they are both certified vegan, so I don’t have to worry about it!

Can you freeze rice krispie treats? You sure can! This vegan rice crispy treats recipe can be stored in the freezer for up to a month.

How to store vegan rice crispy treats: Once cooled and cut, I suggest storing your chocolatey goodness in an airtight container or zip-top bag in the fridge for up to a week (if they last that long!!) or in the freezer for up to one month.

How To Make Vegan Rice Krispie Treats

This vegan rice krispies treat recipe comes together in a snap. Here’s how it’s done:

Add the chocolate chips to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted. Immediately, pour the nut butter, maple syrup, and vanilla extract into the melted chocolate and stir until smooth.

Add the rice krispie cereal and mix until all of the cereal is coated in the chocolate mixture.

Transfer the mixture to an 8x8 baking pan lined with parchment paper. Place another piece of parchment paper over top and use the bottom of a glass to pack down the mixture into an even layer.

Freeze for 30 minutes to allow the rice krispie treats to set before slicing them into 9 squares.

Store in the refrigerator for up to a week (if they last that long) or in the freezer for up to one months.

Optional Add-Ins/Variations

I’m a sucker for any and all types of plant-based rice krispie treats, so the options here are basically as endless as your imagination. Here are a few of my favorite variations to try:

• Chocolate-Dipped Rice Krispie Treats - Add an extra layer of chocolatey goodness by dipping your chilled treats into melted chocolate. Alternatively, simply drizzle on some of the melted chocolate for a pretty Jackson Pollack look!
• Swap in a different vegan cereal! Corn flakes, chocolate puffed rice cereal, cinnamon toast crunch, peanut butter puffins, Cap’n Crunch… there are SO MANY to choose from, and they all make for delightful cereal bar treats.
• Add texture. Try adding in chopped nuts, mini chocolate chips, or chopped vegan marshmallows for extra flavor and chew.

Did you come up with an awesome twist on my Vegan Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats that the world should know about? Let me know in the comments below, or tag me in your social posts (@bestservedvegan) so I can cheer you on!

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Rice Crispy Treat Recipe

If you loved the original as a kid, you’ll love these healthy rice krispie treats because they’re:

• Quick & Easy. All you need is 10 minutes of active prep time and a short 30-minute spell in the freezer to get them ready.
• Made With Just 5 Ingredients. I’d bet you already have most of them on hand!
• Versatile. Swap in different cereals, try different nut butters, add mix-ins, or dip them in chocolate to create a whole new treat.

Why You’ll Love This Vegan Rice Crispy Treat Recipe

If you loved the original as a kid, you’ll love these healthy rice krispie treats because they’re:

• Quick & Easy. All you need is 10 minutes of active prep time and a short 30-minute spell in the freezer to get them ready.
• Made With Just 5 Ingredients. I’d bet you already have most of them on hand!
• Versatile. Swap in different cereals, try different nut butters, add mix-ins, or dip them in chocolate to create a whole new treat.
• Allergen-Friendly. Naturally gluten-free, soy-free, and dairy-free, plus easy to make nut-free, these vegan rice krispie treats are perfect for just about anyone!

Let me know if you try out these Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats, and if you do, I would love it if you left a rating and review below! Make sure you also follow along on Instagram and Pinterest for more food inspiration.

More Vegan Chocolate Recipes:

• Homemade butterfingers
• Oreo truffles
• Chocolate milkshake
• Nutella stuffed cookies
• Pomegranate chocolate tart
• Puppy chow (AKA muddy buddies)
• Millionaire shortbread bars
• Protein cookie dough bites

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