Chewy and chocolatey, these Vegan Crispy Bars will delight the whole family—whether or not they’re vegan. Melt the peanut butter, syrups, and vanilla together over medium/low heat and pour over rice cereal. Press into a pan and top with silky, melted chocolate. Finish with shredded coconut and you’ll have a treat as good as grandma’s in no time. The most difficult part is waiting until they’ve cooled to dig in! 

  • Vegan, Gluten-Free
  • 1hr 20 min
  • Serves 6-8

Ingredients

  • 1 cup smooth peanut butter, unsalted
  • 2/3 cup brown rice syrup
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 5 cups rice cereal 1 ½ cups vegan bittersweet chocolate chips 1 tablespoon neutral oil 3 tablespoons shredded coconut

Directions

  1. In a 6-quart pot, melt together peanut butter, syrups, and vanilla on medium low heat. Stir in cereal.
  2. Spread mixture in a parchment lined 9″ by 9″ pan and press down flat.
  3. Melt chocolate with oil and spread over bars. Sprinkle with coconut and chill until set, about 1 hour.