4-Ingredient Peanut Butter Crispy Squares

Kaleigh McMordie, MCN, RDN, LD

Updated on September 20, 2019

(72 ratings)

Total Time: 6 min

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 1 min

Servings: 12 (1 square each)

Nutrition Highlights (per serving)

136 calories

5g fat

21g carbs

3g protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 12 (1 square each)
Amount per serving
Calories	136
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 63mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 21g	8%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Total Sugars 13g
Includes 12g Added Sugars	24%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg	0%
Calcium 6mg	0%
Iron 3mg	17%
Potassium 86mg	2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Who doesn't love peanut butter? These peanut butter crispy squares taste like the rice crispy squares that you ate as a kid, but they are prepared with ingredients that are better for your body.

When choosing peanut butter for this recipe, check the label for added salt, sugar, and oils. The healthiest peanut butter is made just with peanuts. Combined with honey and whole grain crispy brown rice cereal, this healthy dessert can satisfy your sweet tooth without extra ingredients that you don't need.

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey
1/2 cup unsalted creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups crispy brown rice cereal

Preparation

Line an eight-inch square pan with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan, heat honey to a gentle boil. Boil for one minute, then remove from heat.
Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until smooth. Gently fold in rice cereal until completely coated.
Press mixture into prepared pan. Let cool until firm. Cut into 12 bars.

Ingredient Variations and Substitutions

To make these treats vegan, use maple syrup or brown rice syrup in place of honey.

Try using almond butter or cashew butter in place of peanut butter.

If you can't find peanut butter made only with peanuts, grind your own at the grocery store. Many health food stores provide a station that allows you to do so.