Servings: 24 mini Scotcheroos 1x
Ingredients
- 4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies are a great sub although not gluten-free)
- 1/4 cup honey (may sub maple syrup for vegan-friendly)
- 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for nut-free, use sunflower seed butter)
For the chocolate topping:
- ⅓ cup chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp. peanut butter (for nut-free, use sunflower seed butter)
- 1 tsp. coconut oil
- Coarse sea salt and/or crushed peanuts (omit for nut-free)
Instructions
Food processor instructions (use for best results):
- In a food processor, add the cereal, honey, and peanut butter. Process for two 10-second bursts, scraping sides at each interval. Continue to mix until the mixture is well blended and forming a ball.
- Scoop out the mixture by the spoonful and evenly fill a 24 mini muffin pan (a silicone pan works best). Press mixture very firmly into the muffin pan. You may need to dampen fingers with water every 6-8 bites to prevent sticking.
- Place in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate topping.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until all chocolate chips have melted. A microwave also works for this step.
- Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and top each bite with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with a few crushed peanuts and/or sea salt. Place back in the freezer or fridge until chocolate is set.
- Once chocolate is set, remove the bites from the pan. If in a metal pan, release bite by running a knife around the edges and then popping out.
No food processor instructions (still turnout great):
- In a bowl, add the cereal (3 1/2 cups instead of 4 cups), honey, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined.
- Scoop out the mixture by the spoonful or with a small cookie scoop and evenly fill a 24 mini muffin pan (a silicone pan works best). Press mixture very firmly into the muffin pan. You may need to dampen fingers with water every 6-8 bites to prevent sticking.
- Place in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate topping.
- In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until all chocolate chips have melted. A microwave also works for this step.
- Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and top each bite with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with a few crushed peanuts and/or sea salt. Place back in the freezer or fridge until chocolate is set.
- Once chocolate is set, remove the bites from the pan. If in a metal pan, release bite by running a knife around the edges and then popping out.
Notes
- Keep in the freezer or fridge until ready to serve.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 1 mini bite (processor instructions)
- Calories: 95
- Fat: 5 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Carbohydrate: 11 g
- (Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 5 g)
- Protein: 3 g