I live on peanut butter! This is an absolute truth and these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars or I like to call them Crisps are amazing and ….. wait for it… healthy. Well that is in relative terms.
Crispy, crunchy, chocolatey and made with all natural ingredients, no processed sugar or corn syrup here.
Plus , not only is peanut butter a fantastic source of protein and fat it is delicious. Why do you think kids love peanut butter sandwiches so much … because they are so damn delicious. Especially on white Wonder Bread. I know because I ate peanut butter sandwiches every single day for lunch in elementary school and nothing else.
So when I was thinking about a different type of treat to add to my holiday platter this year I had to add a recipe with my favourite ingredient… you guessed… peanut butter!
These Peanut Butter Crisps are perfect for a Christmas cookie platter, a good treat for kids and fit in the 21 Day Fix Plan as a treat!
Fantastic right!
I used holiday Rice Krispies to add a little festive cheer to these for Christmas . But certainly these Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars don’t have to wait for the Holiday season to be eaten any Rice Krispies will do even the new brown rice Rice Krispies.
When making these one word of advice I would give is to make sure you line the pan with parchment paper. Without it I find these get stuck in the pan and break apart easily when you try and pull them out. If you use parchment paper you can lift them out carefully when they are cooled and cut into squares easily.
Peanut butter is one of those ingredients that makes your mouth water just thinking about it. Can transport you back to your childhood in just one bite and is healthy?
Wait what? You heard me peanut butter is good for you!
Well that is if you eat natural peanut butter and not a brand loaded with other oils and sugars. Ask any fitness model, nutritionist, mom or vegan and they will tell you peanut butter is where it is at! Assuming you are not allergic, then peanut butter is very very bad.
4 HEALTH BENEFITS OF PEANUT BUTTER
- Eating peanut butter helps control hunger and cravings. Except in the case where I am craving peanut butter I guess. Peanut butter is a combination of healthy fat and protein which keeps blood sugars level keeping those hunger pangs at bay. It is great as a dip for sliced apples as snack! My fave!
- Need a kick in the pants to get going in the morning? Having an afternoon slump? Peanut butter is your solution. The combo of healthy fats, protein and fibre levels out insulin levels so that you benefit from a healthy stream of energy for hours without the energy spike and crash from consuming stimulants like coffee and/or sugar. Just a table spoon or two will do the trick
- Peanut butter gives you better skin. I am not suggesting rubbing it all over you. Please no. Instead peanut butter contains a high amount of Vitamin E which helps maintain and restore skins moisture. So eat up and say by by to those rough elbows.
- Consuming peanut butter regularly reduces risk of heart disease. The healthy fats found in peanuts and peanut oil have the ability to reduce LDL levels and also reduce the amount of plaque (I know gross) that may be clogging up blood vessel walls.
Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars – Healthy and 21 Day Fix Approved
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup honey
- 1 cup natural smooth peanut butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- 1 cup skinless salted peanuts or unsalted and add a 1/2 tsp salt to honey/peanut butter mix
Instructions
- In a large pot heat honey and peanut butter on low heat until they are melted and blended together.
- Add vanilla and salt (only if using unsalted peanuts)
- Remove from heat
- Add Rice Krispies, chocolate chips and peanuts
- Mix well
- Press into an 8X8 glass pan lined with parchment paper
- Cool in fridge
- Once completely cooled and set you can remove the peanut butter crisps from pan and cut into squares
kesi says
Oh yummy, I can’t wait to try this! I also didn’t know all the benefits of peanut butter, thanks for sharing!
Tammi says
Total noob question, but what are the container counts? 1, 1/2, 2 what exactly? ? Many thanks!
ainfanti15 says
Hi Tammi! Thanks for asking. I updated my recipe card and didn’t see that my little coloured hearts to represent the containers dropped off in the process. I have scored these as 1 yellow, 1/2 a blue and 2 teaspoons. I would recommend using these as a treat when following the 21 Day Fix meal plan. I like to make a batch and freeze them. They freeze really well. My family also like them so they are also a great kid friendly treat!
Life Diet Health says
These look lovely. I’m going to make some with almond butter right now! (I’m not a peanut fan sorry?). Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday.
ainfanti15 says
I think these would work fine with almond butter. I find that almond butter can be a little thicker than peanut butter so you may need to add a little more than what is called for in the recipe
Jhuls | The Not So Creative Cook says
I love anything with rice krispies! I am sure I would love these!! Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party! Have fun! x
Teresa says
Perfect way to jazz up Rice Krispie treats. My grandchildren would love these! Thank you for sharing on Party in Your PJ’s!
swathi says
Love this kind of treat especially during holiday times, peanut butter, rice krispies. chocolate . Not only kids friendly but also brings out nostalgic memories.
Tiffany Alexandria says
all my favorite combined in one!! this treat looks perfect! I love the photos too looks very appetizing!
Kavita Favelle says
Aah those remind me of childhood, used to love rice krispie cakes, especially with chocolate. Love the peanut butter in there!
Fiona Maclean says
oh what fun! I didn’t know there was such a thing as ‘holiday rice krispies’. I wonder if they are sold over here
Asia says
Home made sweets are always the best treats! On our christmas platter we will have some dried fruit and nuts, but maybe I should add some of your cookies also. We love peanuts!
Jere Cassidy says
Oh, love the holiday Rice Krispies. This is quick and easy and perfect for my holiday table.