Name: Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 bars
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.667 cup natural creamy peanut butter; 0.333 cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil; 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal; 0.5 cup dried cranberries; 0.25 cup sunflower kernels; 0.25 cup unsweetened coconut flakes; 0.25 tsp salt

These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Breakfast Bars are a recreation of classic Rice Krispie Treats that you can make-ahead for an on-the-go breakfast or snack! Packed with coconut flakes, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and sweetened with maple syrup, everyone will love these bars!

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American

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Ingredients

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Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Breakfast Bars

⅔ cup natural creamy peanut butter

⅓ cup pure maple syrup

2 tablespoons virgin coconut oil

2 cups crispy brown rice cereal

½ cup dried cranberriesreduced or no sugar if possible

¼ cup sunflower kernels

¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes

¼ tsp saltif your PB is unsalted

Instructions

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Make the Mixture

Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper. Add the peanut butter, maple syrup, and coconut oil to a medium pot. Place over low heat, stirring constantly, for about 2 minutes, or until the mixture is smooth. Remove the pan from heat. Add the rest of the ingredients to the pot, including crispy brown rice cereal, dried cranberries, sunflower seeds, and dried coconut flakes. Mix everything together until the peanut butter mixture is evenly dispersed.

Press and Chill

Pour the mixture into the prepared 8×8 baking dish. Use a flat spatula or the back of a measuring cup to flatten the mixture into the baking dish, especially into the corners. Chill in the fridge for about 40 minutes, then cut into 12 bars and enjoy. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Precise Melting Temperature 🌡️
Melt the peanut butter and coconut oil together over low heat or use a double boiler to prevent scorching, which can create a bitter taste and affect the bars' texture.
Toast Your Mix-Ins 🔥
Lightly toast the sunflower kernels and coconut flakes before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and prevent them from becoming soggy in the bars.
Chill Strategically ❄️
Refrigerate the bars for at least 2 hours in a parchment-lined pan, then cut with a hot, wet knife for clean edges that won't crumble or stick.
Balance Your Maple Syrup 🍯
Warm the maple syrup slightly before mixing with peanut butter to ensure even distribution and prevent lumps that create inconsistent sweetness throughout the bars.
Prevent Oil Separation 🛢️
Stir the cooled peanut butter mixture continuously while spreading it over the rice cereal to maintain emulsion and avoid the oil pooling at the bottom of your pan.