Like Rice Crispy Treats, but in ball-form…covered in chocolate – these Vegan Rice Crispy Chocolate Treats are the perfect healthy snack that you need in your life starting right now.

WHAT ARE VEGAN RICE CRISPY CHOCOLATE TREATS?

I’m telling you, these are such a fun snack – they are basically a peanut butter and rice crispy cereal ball coated in chocolate, and they are so delicious. Not to mention, they are much healthier than the well-known Rice Crispy Treat because they don’t have marshmallows, but stick together with peanut butter and maple syrup instead. They are crispy, light and make for a perfect snack at any time of day!

WHY I LIKE THESE VEGAN RICE CRISPY CHOCOLATE TREATS

I am always trying to reinvent traditional desserts and snacks into healthier versions that I feel good about eating, and this recipe does exactly that. That is why these would be an amazing snack for kids as they are refined sugar-free and have protein and healthy fats from the all-natural peanut butter! I chose to use Lily’s brand sugar-free chocolate to keep these completely refined-sugar free, but you can use any chocolate you would like.

THE INGREDIENTS

To make these snacks, you only need a few simple ingredients that you likely already have in your pantry, including:

• Gluten-free, sugar-free Rice Crispy Cereal
• Natural peanut butter
• Maple syrup
• Vanilla
• Chocolate
• Flaky sea salt (optional)

MAKING VEGAN RICE CRISPY CHOCOLATE TREATS

The first thing you will need to do is create the rice crispy balls. To do this, you will add peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla in a big bowl and mix to combine. Pour in the Rice Crispy Cereal and use a spatula to incorporate the cereal into the peanut butter mixture. When it’s fully combined, roll small portions of the cereal into small spherical balls. Place them on a parchment lined plate and freeze while making the chocolate coating.

Melt the chocolate over a double boiler and then remove the treats from the freezer and dip into the chocolate until fully coated. Return the chocolate covered treat balls to the parchment lined plate and place in the fridge in order for them to set up.

TIPS

1. I like to use a new jar of peanut butter as it has a runnier consistency when first opened, before begin refrigerated – this really helps to easily mix the treat ingredients without making crumbs out of the Rice Crispy Cereal.
2. To portion the balls, I use a small cookie scoop so that they are all the same size.
3. Use a fork to lift the chocolate-coated treats out of the melted chocolate and tap on the side of your bowl to let any excess chocolate drip back into the bowl.
4. Add a tablespoon of coconut oil to the chocolate chips while melting to get a glossier chocolate coating.

OTHER HEALTHY SNACKS YOU NEED TO TRY

No-Measure Oatmeal Almond Butter Cookies (my absolute favourite anytime snack)

Vegan Protein Energy Balls (a great pre-gym snack)

Vegan Ice Cream Bars (the perfect summer treat)

TOOLS I USED TO MAKE THESE VEGAN RICE CRISPY CHOCOLATE TREATS

Click on the images below to see what I use for this recipe.

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Vegan Rice Crispy Chocolate Treats

Servings: Makes 15 small treats

Prep time: 15 minutes

Chill time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 cup smooth natural peanut butter (see tips above)
• 1/4 cup 100% pure maple syrup
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 2 cups gluten-free Rice Crispies cereal
• 150 grams dark chocolate
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)
• flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, maple syrup and vanilla until combined. Pour in the cereal and stir with a spatula until fully incorporated into the peanut butter mixture.
2. When the mixture is incorporated, use a small cookie scoop to portion the mixture into your hands and roll into spherical shapes – it should make around 15 treat balls. Place them on a parchment lined plate or tray and into the freezer while melting your chocolate.
3. Set up a double boiler: Add about an inch of water to a small pot and place it over medium heat. Pour the chocolate into a heat-proof glass bowl and add the coconut oil, if using. Place the bowl on top of the pot to melt the chocolate, stirring regularly, and once the chocolate has melted, remove the bowl from the pot.
4. Finally, remove the Rice Crispy treats from the freezer and dip into the melted chocolate, coating fully. Place them back on the parchment lined plate and repeat for all of the treats. Sprinkle with a little bit of flaky sea salt, if desired, and then refrigerate for about 20 minutes or until set.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days.