These Crisp Rice Treats are such a treat for kids to make.  They’re frugal and easy!  And, the best part, they’re peanut free!  Since my kiddo has an allergy to peanuts, this is now a favorite recipe in our house.

Triple Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Nut Free Peanut Free Recipe The Frugal Homeschooling Mom

Please note: I am an “Allergy Mom,” but certainly not an expert in making a claim if something is “peanut free” or “nut free.”  Please make your own decisions about the safety of this recipe for your own child.

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INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter

6 tablespoons chocolate soy butter (can also substitute Nutella)

6 cups miniature marshmallows

1 cup nut-free chocolate chips

5 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal

Red candy melts (optional)

Triple Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Nut Free Peanut Free Recipe The Frugal Homeschooling Mom i

DIRECTIONS

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat and stir in the chocolate spread.  Mix until both        are melted and well combined.
  2. Add marshmallows and continue stirring until they have melted completely.
  3. Once the marshmallows are fully melted, pour the butter/chocolate/marshmallow mixture over      the cereal and mix together.
  4. Finally, add the chocolate chips and stir them in.
  5. Pour the mixture into a foil-lined 8″ x 11″ or 9″ x 13″ pan and spread evenly using a spatula or      the back of a spoon.
  6. Finish them off by melting 1/2 cup of red candy melts and drizzle across the top.
  7. Set the treats aside or chill until they set and cut into squares.

Triple Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats Nut Free Peanut Free Recipe The Frugal Homeschooling Mom