I am always looking for fun treats to make for my kids' lunches. Rice krispy treats are so easy and tasty, but I am trying to feed my family healthier foods, thus using marshmallows less often (okay...every once in a while)! I came across these on Pinterest, and I got the idea to make a healthier peanut butter rice krispy treat. Here they are!
I used honey, brown sugar, and of course peanut butter as the "glue" to hold these bars together. My kids were instantly hooked! I know these still have quite a bit of sugar, but at least the ingredients in honey and natural peanut butter are healthier than those in marshmallows. I feel a little bit better about my kiddos getting a small one of these in their lunches. You could even make these with brown rice cereal for more nutrition. The best part is that they are super quick to make!
Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats
1 cup natural peanut butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup honey
3 cups puffed rice cereal
Put the first three ingredients in a microwave safe bowl (I just used my large pyrex measuring cup) and microwave for one minute. Stir to combine the ingredients and heat for 30 more seconds. Then add this mixture to the rice cereal and stir well to combine. Press the mixture in an 8x8 pan that has been lined with foil or parchment paper. Be sure to press the mixture well, or they could turn out crumbly. Pop them into the freezer for about 15 minutes so they will set. Enjoy!
MMMM....Yum!
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