Say howdy to your new favourite no bake deal with that takes slightly below quarter-hour to make. Should you’re a fan of a candy and salty combo (um, who isn’t?!) these bars are for you.
My new chocolate tahini rice krispie treats are naturally sweetened with a little bit pure maple syrup, after which topped with a thick layer of darkish chocolate, crunchy pretzels, and sesame seeds. As a result of in the event you’re going acquired make a straightforward deal with, why not add a little bit additional?
Each chew has the right quantity of sweetness and crunch, and these bars are the very best little deal with to maintain in your fridge or freezer when these candy tooth cravings hit. Make a double batch to share with mates & household and watch them devour!
Substances in these chocolate tahini rice krispie treats
These beauties are simply made vegan and gluten free however use easy elements for the right steadiness of candy and salty. Right here’s what you’ll want:
- Tahini: as a substitute of marshmallow or peanut butter (like in my well-known Wholesome Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats) we’re utilizing tahini for a novel taste and the bottom of the bars.
- Maple syrup: these treats are naturally sweetened with a little bit pure maple syrup.
- Coconut oil: you’ll want coconut oil to assist solidify the bars and the chocolate topping. Be at liberty to make use of butter or vegan butter to maintain the rice krispie treats nut free.
- Cereal: they aren’t rice krispie treats with out crispy brown rice cereal!
- Vanilla extract: deliver out the sweetness with vanilla, and discover ways to make your individual right here.
- Salt: a pinch of salt pulls all the flavors collectively. I additionally love topping the bars with fancy Maldon sea salt.
- Chocolate: we’re melting down chocolate chips for that scrumptious chocolate topping. Be at liberty to make use of darkish chocolate chips or semi-sweet chocolate chips.
- Pretzels: that is the place issues get a little bit additional particular. Break up some salty pretzel twists and place them on high of the chocolate coating for a candy & salty deal with!
- Sesame seeds: I additionally love topping these rice krispie treats with toasted sesame seeds for a little bit crunch and additional tahini taste.
Can I make them gluten-free or vegan?
Sure! Use these straightforward swaps:
- To make gluten free: easy use you’re favourite gluten free pretzel twists.
- To make vegan or dairy free: be sure you use dairy free/vegan chocolate chips.
Extra optionally available toppings
Should you don’t have any pretzels readily available, be happy to omit them or high the bars along with your favourite chopped nuts for additional crunch! I believe chopped pistachios can be scrumptious.
Can I exploit nut butter as a substitute?
Positive! Be at liberty to swap the tahini for almond butter, cashew butter, or sunflower seed butter.
No bake chocolate tahini rice krispie treats in 4 steps
- Combine the moist elements. Soften the tahini, maple syrup, tahini, and salt in a small pot over low warmth till effectively mixed, then stir within the vanilla.
- Prep the bars. Stir the forehead rice krispies into the pot with the moist combination, then press the combination into an 8-inch sq. pan and evenly press down the highest.
- Add the topping. Soften the chocolate chips with coconut oil within the microwave, pour the chocolate combination excessive of the bars, then add the damaged pretzels on high. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, then refrigerate for 1 hour or place them within the freezer for half-hour.
- High & serve. As soon as the chocolate has hardened, sprinkle the bars with sea salt, slice, and serve!
How you can retailer these tahini rice krispie treats
- Within the fridge: retailer the bars coated within the fridge for as much as 1 week. While you’re able to eat them, simply allow them to come to room temp for about 5 minutes in order that they soften a bit.
- Within the freezer: place the rice krispie treats within the freezer for as much as 2 months in an hermetic container. I’d suggest separating the bars with parchment wax paper as effectively. While you’re able to eat them, let the bars thaw within the fridge after which deliver them to room temperature as described above.
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I hope you’re keen on these chocolate tahini rice krispie treats! Should you make them be sure you go away a remark and a score so I understand how you favored them. Take pleasure in, xo!
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Candy and Salty Chocolate Tahini Rice Krispie Treats
Unimaginable candy and salty chocolate tahini rice krispie treats naturally sweetened with maple syrup, topped with a luscious darkish chocolate coating, and studded with crunchy pretzels. A enjoyable, twist on conventional rice krispie treats that may simply be made vegan and gluten-free! The right deal with kiddos and adults will LOVE.
Substances
- For the bottom:
- ¾ cup (173g) tahini
- ⅓ cup (104g) pure maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 ½-3 cups (93g) crispy brown rice cereal
- For the topping:
- 1 cup (180 grams) darkish (or semi-sweet) chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon virgin coconut oil
- 1 heaping cup (67g) pretzel twists, barely damaged
- 1-2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- Fancy sea salt (I like Maldon), for sprinkling on high
Directions
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Line an 8-inch sq. pan with parchment paper. Put aside.
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Make the bottom: In a medium pot, mix the tahini, maple syrup, coconut oil, and salt over medium-low warmth. Prepare dinner, stirring ceaselessly with a picket spoon, till the combination is easy, heat, and effectively mixed, 1 to 2 minutes. Take away from the warmth and stir within the vanilla. Stir within the crispy brown rice cereal till the cereal is totally coated. Pour into the ready pan and use a rubber spatula to press the cereal down and flatten the highest.
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Make the topping: In a medium microwave-safe bowl, mix the chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave on excessive in 30-second intervals, stirring in between, till melted and easy. Pour the combination over the bars and tilt the pan to unfold evenly.
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Add the pretzels evenly all around the chocolate, then sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.
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Chill and sprinkle: Place the pan within the fridge till the bars are fully cool and the chocolate is hardened, not less than 1 hour. Alternatively you’ll be able to stick them within the freezer for 30-45 minutes. Sprinkle the bars with sea salt, then lower into 16 bars. Retailer in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as 1 week. Bars are additionally freezer-friendly however could dry out barely. Should you freeze them, let sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes earlier than serving.
Recipe Notes
To make gluten free: Use gluten free pretzel twists.
To make dairy free: Use dairy free/vegan chocolate chips.
Vitamin
Serving: 1rice krispie deal withEnergy: 179calCarbohydrates: 18.9gProtein: 3.1gFats: 10.7gSaturated Fats: 3.6gFiber: 2.4gSugar: 8.1g
Recipe by: Monique Volz // Bold Kitchen | Pictures by: Eat Love Eats
