Nutella Rice Krispie Treats are quick to prepare and irresistible. Why not bake some crunchy rice cereal bars with chocolate and Nutella? Your favorite childhood snack bar just got a whole lot better!
Why We Love Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
There are only 6 ingredients. You may already have the ingredients in your kitchen pantry.
You can easily make it at home. Just place all the ingredients in a bowl, spread into the pan and press down firmly. No oven required.
No marshmallows. Unlike many other Nutella Krispy Treat recipes, this recipe is made without marshmallows or marshmallow fluff. Recipes can also be gluten-free, dairy-free, or vegan.
Crowd friendly and fun to eat. I recently made this recipe for a local summer block party and it got rave reviews from guests of all ages. Bring a tray of these chocolatey Nutella squares to your next party or event and watch how quickly the whole plate disappears!
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Step-by-step recipe video
main ingredients
Nutella – Use store-bought or homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. I love making my own vegan Nutella. This is because it is easy to make, requires fewer ingredients, less sugar, and is cheaper than bottled Nutella.
Rice Krispie Cereal – This can be crispy rice cereal or any other small shaped cereal, including classic Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Nature’s Path Organic Gluten-Free Krispy Rice Cereal, or your favorite keto cereal.
Cocoa Powder – The recipe calls for 4 cups of unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder for a high-protein version.
Sweetener – The sticky sweetener holds the bars together. Try honey, agave, pure maple syrup, or sugar-free alternatives.
Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract adds chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
salt – Salt is not necessary for texture or structure, but it makes a big difference in taste. It’s better not to throw it away.
Chocolate chips (optional) – If you’re a chocoholic who believes there’s no such thing as too much chocolate, dip each bar in melted chocolate chips. You won’t regret it.
How to Make Nutella Crispy Snacks
- Line the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan with wax or parchment paper. Or, for thicker crispy squares, use a smaller pan. Set this pan aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the crunchy rice cereal, cocoa powder or protein powder, and salt. Then stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread, agave or honey (or other liquid sweetener), and pure vanilla extract until well combined. Coat all the crisps.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down very firmly using a second piece of parchment paper. (Please refer to the recipe video for the visual.) Be sure to click!
- Refrigerate until cold or freeze.
- Meanwhile, make the optional chocolate topping by melting the chocolate chips in the microwave or using the double boiler method on the stovetop. If you want a smoother consistency, stir 1 teaspoon of coconut oil into the melted chocolate sauce.
- Pour the chocolate over the Nutella bar and spread evenly with a spatula or spoon. (If you prefer, you can also slice the bottom of each chocolate hazelnut bar and dip them individually in melted chocolate.)
- Refrigerate the pan until the sauce is no longer wet. Slice into bars or squares and serve.
- Store leftovers, covered, on a cool, dry counter for up to 2 days. Alternatively, refrigerate in a covered container for up to one month. Or, freeze it in an airtight container for up to 3 months. It’s so delicious straight out of the freezer!
Katie’s Favorite Recipe Variations
- Try using chocolate peanut butter instead of Nutella.
- Stir a handful of freeze-dried strawberries into the crisps.
- Add mini or white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, and chocolate sprinkles to the melted chocolate before it hardens.
- Mix half a cup of chopped caramel or pitted dates into the batter.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies, pretzels, or flaky sea salt on top of everything.
- Make a healthy change Nutella Protein Crispy Snack By substituting cocoa powder for an equal amount of chocolate protein powder.
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1. In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispie cereal, cocoa or protein powder, and salt. Then add Nutella, sweetener and vanilla and mix until well combined.
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2. Transfer to an 8-inch square pan lined with parchment paper. (Alternatively, use a smaller pan for thicker bars.) Use a second piece of parchment paper to press down very firmly.
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3. Refrigerate or freeze Nutella Rice Krispie Treats until cold.
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4. Melt the chocolate chips carefully in the microwave or on the stovetop to create a chocolate coating. For a smoother sauce, mix in 1 teaspoon coconut oil.
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5. Pour the chocolate over the bar and spread it evenly using a spatula or spoon. Refrigerate for about 10 minutes to harden the chocolate, then cut into bars or squares.
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6. Store leftovers, covered, on the counter for up to two days, or store them in the refrigerator or freezer for longer storage.
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