Ingredients:

  • 6 cups (540g) crisp rice cereal
  • 1/2 cup (125g) creamy natural peanut butter (unsweetened)
  • 1/4 cup (55g) unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup (115ml) honey
  • 1 tsp (5ml) pure vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp (1.5g) fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tsp (5ml) coconut oil

Instructions:

  1. Line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on two sides to create a lift-out sling.
  2. Combine butter, honey, and peanut butter in a pot over medium-low heat. Stir constantly until smooth and beginning to bubble.
  3. Remove from heat immediately and stir in the vanilla extract and salt.
  4. Gently fold the crisp rice cereal into the peanut butter mixture using a silicone spatula until lightly coated; do not over-mix.
  5. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down lightly with a greased spatula or parchment paper.
  6. Allow the squares to set at room temperature for 60 minutes.
  7. Optional: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle over the set squares.