Mediterranean Peanut Butter Squares

The Mediterranean  Peanut Butter Squares are a very simple and tasty dessert. They are made with peanut butter, honey, and Rice Krispies cereal. The squares are light in color with a crispy texture. They are easy to prepare for holiday gatherings as they contain only 3 ingredients. You can easily keep them for a long time, so their taste and texture will never get ruined. You don’t need to bake these squares, so they are perfect to make for a quick snack. The squares contain 165 kcal,3 g protein, and 22 g net carbs. Serve these Mediterranean Peanut Butter Squares with Christmas cookies, Mini cheesecake, and sliced bananas.

STATS:

• Serving size: 1 square
• Cook time: 0 minutes
• Chill time: 1 hour
• Cuisine: Mediterranean
• Calories: 165 kcal
• Total time: 1 hour 10 minutes
• Course: Dessert, Snack
• Diet: Vegetarian
• Time for Prep: 10 minutes
• Serving: 24 squares

EQUIPMENT:

• Large mixing bowl
• Medium saucepan
• Measuring cups
• Spatula
• Baking pan
• Parchment paper
• Knife

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 cup honey
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

INGREDIENT NOTES:

HONEY:

• The honey will add natural sweetness to the recipe. It also helps to hold the peanut butter squares together. The honey will give the mixture a soft and sticky texture. You can use maple syrup as an alternative, but the texture will be a little different.

PEANUT BUTTER:

• You can use peanut butter as it gives these squares a rich, nutty flavor. The peanut will also make the texture more creamy. The smooth and crunchy peanut butter both provide you the best result . Almond butter or cashew butter can also be used as alternatives. Almond butter is another option, as per your choice,

RICE KRISPIES CEREAL:

• The Rice Krispies will give these squares a light and crispy texture. It will make every bite crunchy and delicious.  You can use another crispy rice cereal if needed, as per your preference.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. First, take a tray and put parchment paper in it, and let some paper come out from the sides.
2. Take a pan, add honey to it, place it on a low flame, and warm it a little
3. Now add peanut butter to it. Mix until the mixture becomes smooth, then take the pan off the flame.
4. Then add Rice Krispies to it and mix slowly till all the cereal is well covered. Now put this mixture in the tray you prepared.
5. Take a spoon and press it flat in the tray and put it in the fridge for 1 hour till it becomes hard.
6. Now hold the paper from the sides and lift the mixture out of the tray, then cut it into small squares.
7. Lastly, serve the squares and enjoy.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

FRESH FRUIT:

• Fresh strawberries
• Blueberries
• Sliced bananas

DESSERT TREATS:

• Chocolate brownies
• Chocolate chip cookies
• Mini cheesecakes

HOLIDAY PARTIES:

• Christmas cookies
• Chocolate-covered pretzels
• Homemade fudge

TIPS:

• Include the smooth peanut butter for easy mixing.
• Do not boil the honey; just warm the honey gently.
• Press the mixture well in the pan so it does not break when you cut.
• Chill the mixture completely before cutting it.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Add the squares to a container and store them for a week.

FREEZER:

• You can also store them for a long time in a container so their taste will remain the best.

FAQs:

Do these squares need baking?

• No,you cannot bake these squares, just simply mix and chill them.

Should I add chocolate to these squares?

• Yes, you can drizzle melted chocolate on the top as per your choice.

Is it okay to make these squares early?

• Yes, you can prepare them one day before and store them in the fridge.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Calories: 165 kcal

Net carbs: 22 g

Iron: 1 mg

Total carbs: 23 g

Vitamin A: 0 mcg

Fiber: 1 g

Calcium: 5 mg

Protein: 3 g

Serving size: 1 square

Sodium: 75 mg

Serving: 24 squares

Potassium: 65 mg