How to Make Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
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Jump to RecipeThese cocoa rice crispy treats are a yummy snack made with rice cereal, cacao powder, coconut oil, marshmallows, and dark chocolate chips! A totally decadent chocolate treat loaded with flavor and are easy to make.
This is one tasty snack you can make quickly and enjoy every bite!
These chocolate rice krispies treats are a perfect indulgent summer treat: it’s simple, made with wholesome ingredients, and a snack the whole family will love! These giant fluffy cereal bars are a great on-the-go snack for busy summer days, or the perfect treat to enjoy on the patio watching the summer sunset.
In this chocolate version of classic rice Krispie treats, we have two different types of chocolate: cacao powder, and dairy-free dark chocolate chips.
If you are a chocolate lover – these will be your new go-to snack… we cannot get enough of them on our homestead!
These Double Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Are:
- Rich
- Crunchy
- Chocolatey
- Ready in 15 Minutes
- Simple to Make
- Loaded with Antioxidants
- Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, and SO Good!
What’s In Rice Crispy Treats with Cacao Powder?
- Rice Cereal– use normal rice krispies cereal, or a chocolate version of crispy rice cereal instead!
- Butter – I use unsalted butter for these easy treats. You can also use coconut oil for a plant-based option.
- Organic Cacao Powder – which is a natural cocoa powder that is unsweetened.
- Mini Marshmallows – the gooey marshmallow is the best part! You can use regular or a plant-based marshmallow if desired.
- Pure Vanilla Extract
- Dark Chocolate Chips – You can use semi-sweet chocolate chips, milk chocolate chips, or a vegan/plant based variety.
How To Make Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
- Line a large 9×9 square baking dish with parchment paper, set aside. Also set aside about 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows, these will be used later in the recipe.
- In a large pot, add the coconut oil, cacao powder, and the remainder of the marshmallows on low heat. Stir for about 5-10 minutes until the ingredients have completely melted together.
- Add the vanilla extract to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir well to combine.
- Add the rice cereal, half of the chocolate chips, and the 1/2 cup of extra marshmallows to the pot and mix well.
- Pour the rice cereal mixture into the baking dish – and gently press the rice cereal down. Make sure to not pack down too hard, as the looser they are placed in the baking dish the softer the treats will be.
- Sprinkle the top with the last half of the chocolate chips. Wait for 30 minutes to cool to room temperature, then cut, serve and enjoy! Cover leftovers with plastic wrap or store in an airtight container.
A Great No-Bake Dessert
Take classic rice krispies treats to the next level by adding in fresh marshmallows, a cup of chocolate chips, and cocoa powder. This easy recipe requires no baking – making these cereal treat perfect in the summer!
These no-bake treats are perfect for chocolate lovers. This easy store top recipe makes perfect cereal treats, no oven required! It’s also a great recipe the whole family can help make too!
I like using naturally unsweetened cocoa powder, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. The marshmallows add a lot of sweetness, so I like adding chocolate that isn’t too sweet.
These easy cereal bars take about 15 minutes to make. Also factor in cooling time, as they will need about 20-30 minutes to cool and set before you can enjoy.
I like topping my rice crispy treats with mini chocolate chips and mini marshmallows. But you can add a melted chocolate drizzle, crushed graham crackers, or even white chocolate chips instead!
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- Whole Wheat Pretzel Bites Recipe with Sweet Herb Mustard
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Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
Equipment
- 9 x 9 inch baking dish
- Parchment Paper
- Large Pot
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 tablespoons cacao powder
- 4 cups rice cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
Instructions
- Line a large 9×9 glass baking dish with parchment paper, set aside. Also set aside about 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows, these will be used later in the recipe.
- In a large pot, add the butter, cacao powder, and the remainder of the marshmallows on low heat. Stir for about 5-10 minutes until the ingredients have completely melted together.
- Add the vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture and stir well to combine.
- Add the rice cereal, half of the chocolate chips, and the extra 1/2 cup of marshmallows to the pot and mix well.
- Pour the rice cereal mixture into the baking dish – and gently press the rice cereal down. Make sure to not pack down too hard, as the looser they are placed in the baking dish the softer the treats will be.
- Sprinkle the top with the last half of the chocolate chips. Wait for 30 minutes to cool, then cut, serve and enjoy!
I think these crispy treats are fabulous! Simple to make and to eat.
Thanks so much, let me know when you try them out!