Chipotle Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treats

As spice people, we’re always looking for ways to add new flavors to everyday foods, and that doesn’t stop at desserts! Sometimes it works out and sometimes it is an epic fail! It turns out adding the smoky fruity heat of Chipotle Chile Peppers to peanut butter rice krispy treats is one of those wins. Chipotle’s flavors add a nice balance to the sweetness and nuttiness of peanut butter rice krispies. 

And when you are craving a peanut butter no bake treat, with this recipe in just about 15 minutes that craving can be fulfilled! 

Rice Krispy Treat FAQ 

Making rice krispy treats is pretty straightforward and easy, but we do have just a few hints and tips to make the process foolproof! 

Should I use Large or mini marshmallows – or marshmallow cream to make my Rice Krispy Treats? 

We prefer using mini marshmallows – just because! But if you prefer a different kind of marshmallow base, here are the substitutions to use for the classic rice krispy recipe. 

1 cup of mini marshmallows = 8 large marshmallows = 5 ounces of marshmallow creme

Should I use chunky or smooth peanut butter to make my Rice Krispy Treats? 

Either will work! We are team chunky peanut butter, but smooth works just as well. As when cooking anything, feel free to switch up ingredients according to your taste! 

My Rice Krispy Treats turned out hard instead of gooey. Why? 

Rice Krispy Treats can turn hard when the marshmallow and butter mixture cooks for too long. As soon as the marshmallows melt into the butter, remove the mixture from the heat. 

Are Rice Krispy Treats Vegan? 

The traditional homemade rice krispy treat recipe is not vegan. But it is easy to change this recipe up to a vegan recipe. See our ingredients list below for the simple substitutions. 

Chipotle Peanut Butter Rice Krispy Treat Ingredients

Marshmallows. As mentioned in the FAQ, feel free to use the marshmallows of your choice. If you want to make vegan rice krispy treats, be sure to use vegan marshmallows which are made with seaweed carrageenan or soy protein instead of an animal derived gelatin. 

Butter. When cooking and baking, we usually suggest using unsalted butter. In rice krispy treats where sweet is the predominant flavor, the extra bit of salt in salted butter works. Again, this is an ingredient that needs adjusting if you are making vegan rice krispy treats. Substitute a vegan butter or coconut oil. 

Peanut Butter. Use your favorite peanut butter!

Rice Krispy Cereal. We know this recipe is from a big-brand cereal company, and yet, any brand of cereal will work! 

Seasonings. 

Chipotle Morita Chile Powder. Chipotle Morita Peppers are jalapenos that have been left on the vine until they turn red. After harvest, they are smoked over oak fires. 

These richly flavored chiles have notes of cherries, raisins, and chocolate and are deeply smokey. With just a mild heat, but lots of smoky fruity flavor, this chile powder just shines in this recipe! 

Vanilla Extract. Vanilla Extract adds an extra layer of flavor to this recipe. As with any recipes which have just a few ingredients, be sure to use really good ingredients. We love using homemade vanilla extract in our rice krispy treats. Learn how to make your own vanilla extract in our Vanilla Extract Guide. 

Pacific Flake Sea Salt. Oftentimes desserts are just sweet. Adding just a bit of salt helps to balance out the sweetness. 

If you are looking for more spiced up Rice Krispies Treat Recipe, be sure to check out: 

Golden Milk Rice Krispy Treats

Let’s get cooking!