Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Cakes (Printable)

Crispy rice cakes with creamy peanut butter and chocolate layers, frozen for a satisfying snack.

# What you need:

→ Rice Cakes

01 - 3 large plain rice cakes

→ Peanut Butter Layer

02 - 6 tablespoons creamy peanut butter (unsweetened or sweetened)

→ Chocolate Topping

03 - 3.5 ounces semi-sweet or dark chocolate, chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional)

→ Garnish (optional)

05 - 1 tablespoon chopped roasted peanuts
06 - Pinch of sea salt flakes

# How to make it:

01 - Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
02 - Break rice cakes into large chunks or squares and arrange them in a single layer on the prepared tray.
03 - Spread 1 tablespoon of peanut butter evenly over each rice cake piece.
04 - In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in 20-30 second intervals, stirring until smooth.
05 - Spoon or drizzle the melted chocolate over the peanut butter-covered rice cakes, ensuring even coverage.
06 - Sprinkle chopped peanuts and sea salt flakes over the chocolate-coated rice cakes as desired.
07 - Place the tray in the freezer for at least 45 minutes until the chocolate is firm.
08 - Once set, cut into bars or bite-sized pieces and store in an airtight container in the freezer until serving.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • No baking required—just assembly, melting, and patience with the freezer.
  • They taste like a fancy dessert bar but come together faster than ordering takeout.
  • The contrast between crispy rice, creamy peanut butter, and snappy chocolate is genuinely addictive.
02 -
  • Don't skip the parchment paper—chocolate sticks to bare trays and this ends badly.
  • Freeze time is non-negotiable; pulling them out too early means they'll be gooey instead of satisfying.
  • The contrast between the cold chocolate shell and creamy interior is the whole point, so always serve straight from the freezer.
03 -
  • Use a microwave-safe bowl and watch the chocolate closely so you catch it at the perfect melting point.
  • If the peanut butter layer slides when you pour chocolate, your rice cakes might be too thin or your peanut butter too loose—a slightly thicker spread locks everything in place.
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