Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls is a no bake recipe and it only has five ingredients. The chocolate is melted to cover the balls and push these treats over the top.

Close up photo of a pile of the chocolate balls no bake recipe with a bite out of the top front ball to show the rice Krispie treat inside.

I got to have a fun day today. It was time to make something sweet for our house and I was determined to make it a simple chocolate treat. Success!

They are Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls and then they're covered in creamy smooth chocolate.

Do you know I never had a Rice Krispie Treat until about 10 years ago? Forgive me if I say they were just okay. I loved the crunch but not so much the marshmallow.

Well, this no bake recipe has now become my Rice Krispie Treat. They are crispy and sweet on the inside with wonderful chocolate on the outside.

To eat vegan you can't use Kellogg's but there are Organic Rice Crispies cereals and Natural Brown Rice Crisp cereals at many of the grocery stores.

I've made these rice krispie balls many times and every variety of crispie cereal works perfect.

🥜 Almond butter or peanut butter

There are only five ingredients and no baking for these treats. And the chocolate is only for the coating.

I originally made these with almond butter and they were absolutely delicious.

The reason I changed it for this recipe is because of the cost factor. Almond butter is so expensive but if you'd like to go for it please do. It has already been tested and you won't be sorry.

Close up view of the no bake recipe just as the chocolate covered balls are placed on parchment paper so the chocolate is glistening.

Also, I sprinkled some mini chocolate chips on about half of the balls just to add interest but you sure don't have to do that.

It was more for my photography. There is already plenty of crunch on the inside but I'll have to admit they tasted very good.

Peanut butter is always a crowd pleaser too and that has a major plus for the kids. The Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Balls are very easy to make so you might want to get started on them right now. It'll make your day.

A close-up view of chocolate covered balls with mini chocolate chips sprinkled into the chocolate.

🥘 Ingredients

Dairy-free butter adds needed liquid and a buttery taste.
Organic powdered sugar blends with the dairy-free butter and nut butters for the best sweet treat.
Creamy peanut butter (or almond) tastes great and binds the goodies all together.
Organic rice crispies give a nice crunch to the balls.
Chocolate chips are to be melted on the outside but you can sprinkle a few minis on the outside too.

🔪 Instructions

Place the softened butter in a large bowl along with the peanut butter and mix well.
Mix in the powdered sugar.

Two process photos showing blending the melted dairy free butter with the peanut butter and then adding in the powdered sugar.

Mix in the rice crispies but not with a blender.

Two process photos showing a hand mixer blending in the sugar to the butter mixture and then the rice krispies.

Don't be afraid to use your fingers to work it in. Some will get smashed a bit.
Roll into 36 balls and freeze for 2 hours.
Put out two cookie sheets with parchment paper on each.
Right before you take the balls out of the freezer - melt the chocolate over a double boiler.
Roll each ball in the melted chocolate. I use two forks and then lift them out with the forks too.
Place on the parchment paper to let the chocolate harden.
Store in the refrigerator.

Two photos showing the final steps with rolled rice krispie balls being rolled into melted chocolate and then set aside on parchment paper.

There is quite a list of treats in the form of balls on my blog. Some are sweetened with dates, and a couple are spiked with sweet liqueur. All are fantastic. Here are a few for you to check out.

📖 More no bake recipe treats

Date Energy Balls have almond butter, dates, and cocoa powder just to mention a few of the very delicious ingredients.
Spiced Rum Balls are special and as good as they sound.
For an all-out wonderful candy you must try these Cashew Butter Truffles.
If you like mounds bars then you're going to love these Copycat Mounds Balls.

💭 Can you freeze chocolate balls

Yes, you can! Just place in an airtight container and they will keep for at least 6 months.

A pile of peanut butter rice krispie balls are on a white plate with white background.

If you take a photo of your chocolate covered rice krispie balls I would love to see it. Follow me over on Instagram and tag me on your photo @vegan_in_the_freezer.

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