There’s no better excuse to eat dessert than a holiday weekend.
Like I need an excuse to eat dessert…
I’m not a raw foodist by any means, but I love raw desserts. These raw Chocolate & Peanut Butter Krispy Squares are quick and easy, plus you can make extra to keep in the freezer for a satisfying sweet tooth quickie (#TWSS).
This chocolate and peanut butter combo will make both big and little kids happy. And it’s healthy-ish… certainly better than the processed stuff. It’s sweetened with dates and just a bit of honey.
What I really love are the rice krispies in the peanut butter base. It makes these squares feel lighter, which is perfect for the summer. Plus, there’s nothing like a good texture contrast.
Remember those Crunch chocolate bars? This is like if that and a Reeses had a baby. Are you sold on them yet? 😉
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Chocolate & Peanut Butter Krispy Squares
- 1 C peanut butter
- 1 C crispy brown rice cereal
- 2 ounces unsweetened baking chocolate
- 1 tsp honey*
- 3/4 C (100 g) pitted dates
- 1 C (150 g) almonds
Line an 8- x 8-in baking dish with parchment or wax paper.
Warm peanut butter in a medium bowl in microwave for ~45 secs (check after 30) until melty and smooth; stir in cereal. Spread into prepared dish.
Melt chocolate in a small bowl in microwave ~30 secs, until smooth; stir in honey and set aside.
Pulse remaining ingredients in food processor (I used a Vitamix) until very finely chopped. Add melted chocolate to mixture in food processor. Pulse until combined.
Spoon over peanut butter layer, carefully spreading to edges. It will be sticky; you may find using your (clean) hands easier than a spatula.
Refrigerate or freeze until firm (at least half an hour). Cut into squares. Store in refrigerator for one week, or freezer for 3 months.
Note: Use brown rice syrup in place of honey to make it vegan.
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Hope everyone has a fabulous weekend! We’ll be at EVERY Padres vs. Yankees game. Oy.
Any fun plans for the 4th and/or Canada Day?
What was your favorite candy bar as a kid? I still love Reeses.
That sounds healthy to me! Reeses will always be my favourite.
Reese’s will always be my favorite. Give me chocolate and PB and I’m all in. So theses squares – I’m all over it!
Remind me again why we don’t live together? Because I would really like to know.
That is a VERY good question.
Yum! I never need an excuse for dessert or a snack especially one that involves chocolate!
Yum! Theses look so good – anything with chocolate and peanut butter I’m game for sure. Best combo ever!
Will you make me some and have them ready in my room?
Tell Vegas Ave is excited to meet her.
You don’t even have to ask. :*
SIMPLICITY in a square. I LOVE these flavors, and chocolate + peanut butter + crispiness is like the BEST candy bar ever.
Thanks Emily! I was a little sad when they were gone!
I definitely have chocolate and candy on the mind after spending the week at Hershey park! I love the chocolate and peanut butter combo. and reeses were my favorite as a kid!
When I was little, my school had these amazing chocolate peanut butter bats they called “extra bars.” This reminds me of a love child between those and rice krispie treats.
Extra Bars sounds amazing… all we had were crappy pudding cups. LOL!
O they do look so crispy!! I would totally dig these!!
Those look super yummy and easy! Love the addition of the dates
Laura, it is not letting me share to FB.
dude… wait till monday. I have crunch bars too, with bacon. We should have collaborate. I will for sure be linking to these!!! YEs!
I’m still so disappointed in myself for not thinking to add bacon…
Reese’s here too! As an adult got into the white chocolate ones but they’re rare now. Pop your Reese’s in the freezer and make it even better!
YES! Freezer Reese’s are the best. I freeze the Quest peanut butter cups too. Not as tasty, but a little better for you.
Mmmm.. They look so yummy I’m drooling here…
YUM, these look amazing! Can’t beat chocolate and peanut butter!
Sold. I suggest a deal: We do an inofficial foodie penpal exchange thing. I send you Whiskey chocolate and some dark moist (haha) luxury chocolate treats from here. And you send me a myriad of these. You in?
IN. Or you could hand deliver/pick up your squares at a certain wedding… *ahem*
Peanut butter and chocolate are happiness. This is fabulous!
Dang these look good! Love the equal Krispy to PB ratio… 😀
I wish we had a holiday today – just an ordinary Monday here in Aus – love me some BBQ and fireworks!
Hope you have a wonderful day!
Ratios are key!!!
Can you get BBQ in AUS?
Yes we can! Although I haven’t tried any yet… must get on that!
Also in Aus, just like the UK, barbecue just refers to anything you cook on the grill rather than a specific type of cuisine. It gets me so confused at times! Ha!
Ohhhhh… I’d be so disappointed!
Thank you for sharing the vegan alternative too.
I saved it to Yummly. I must give it a try.
Thanks! I’d love to hear what you think if you do try it!
These look awesome!! Please, please, please tell me it’s ok to have them even though the holiday weekend is over 🙂
One bite and you’ll know… these are ALWAYS ok! 😉
Don’t know how I missed these babies, they look great! YUM!!! I used to love rice treats when I was small, but I’ve never made them with chocolate. Great recipe!
Thanks! I could see you loving these… it’s a good “clean” dessert treat!
The chocolate + peanut butter combo always equals deliciousness! These are similar to a PB crispy treats recipe I have on my blog, and when I make them they disappear within a few days tops. So addictive & yummy! Love how you used dates & almonds with these.
We should have a taste off. Mostly because I want more chocolate and PB in my life. 😉