Nutella rice krispie treats are quick to prepare and impossible to resist. No bake crunchy rice cereal bars, with chocolate and Nutella? Your favorite childhood snack bars just got WAY better!
Why you’ll love these Nutella rice krispie treats
Just 6 ingredients. You may already have the ingredients in your kitchen pantry.
Easy to make at home. Simply combine everything in a bowl, spread into a pan, and press down firmly. There’s no oven required.
No marshmallows. Unlike many other Nutella krispie treat recipes, this one is made without marshmallows or marshmallow fluff. The recipe can also be gluten free, dairy free, and vegan.
Crowd friendly & fun to eat. I recently made the recipe for a neighborhood summer block party, and they received rave reviews from guests of all ages. Take a tray of these chocolatey Nutella squares to your next party or event, and watch how fast the entire plate is gone!
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Step by step recipe video
Key ingredients
Nutella – Use any store bought or homemade chocolate hazelnut spread. I like to whip up my own vegan Nutella, because it’s easy to make and less expensive than the jarred kind, with fewer ingredients and less sugar.
Rice krispies cereal – This can be a crisped rice cereal or another small shape cereal, including classic Kellogg’s Rice Krispies, Nature’s Path organic gluten free Crispy Rice Cereal, or your favorite keto cereal.
Cocoa powder – The recipe calls for a fourth cup of unsweetened cocoa powder or chocolate protein powder for a high protein version.
Sweetener – A sticky sweetener holds the bars together. Try honey, agave, pure maple syrup, or a sugar free alternative.
Vanilla – Pure vanilla extract compliments the chocolate and hazelnut flavors.
Salt – The salt is not needed for texture or structure, but it makes a big difference in taste. I highly recommend not leaving it out.
Chocolate chips (optional) – If you are a chocoholic who believes there’s no such thing as too much chocolate, dip each bar in melted chocolate chips. You won’t regret it.
How to make Nutella krispie treats
- Line the bottom of an eight inch square baking pan with wax or parchment paper. Or use a smaller pan for thicker krispie squares. Set this pan aside.
- Stir the crisp rice cereal, cocoa powder or protein powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Then stir in the chocolate hazelnut spread, agave or honey (or other liquid sweetener), and pure vanilla extract until well mixed. Make sure to coat all the krispies.
- Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan, and use a second sheet of parchment paper to press down very firmly. (See the recipe video for a visual.) Really press it down!
- Refrigerate or freeze until chilled.
- Meanwhile, make the optional chocolate topping by melting the chocolate chips either in the microwave or using the double boiler method on the stove top. Stir a teaspoon of coconut oil into the melted chocolate sauce if you want a smoother consistency.
- Pour the chocolate over the Nutella bars and spread out evenly with a spatula or spoon. (If you prefer, you can also slice and then dip the bottom of each chocolate hazelnut bar individually into melted chocolate.)
- Refrigerate the pan just until sauce is no longer wet. Slice into bars or squares and serve.
- Store any leftovers covered in a cool, dry place on the counter for up to two days. Or refrigerate in a covered container for up to a month. Or freeze in an airtight container for up to three months. They are really good straight from the freezer!
Katie’s favorite variations of the recipe
- Use chocolate peanut butter instead of Nutella.
- Stir a handful of freeze dried strawberries in with the krispies.
- Add mini chocolate chips or white chocolate chips, chopped pecans, or chocolate sprinkles on top of the melted chocolate before it sets.
- Stir half a cup of finely chopped caramels or pitted dates into the batter.
- Sprinkle crushed Oreo cookies, pretzels, or flaky sea salt over everything.
- Turn them into healthy Nutella protein krispie treats by substituting the cocoa powder for an equal amount of chocolate protein powder.
Nutella Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups crisp rice cereal (85g) (or any low carb or gluten free small shape cereal)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract (10g)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2/3 cup Nutella or Homemade Nutella (160g)
- 1/2 cup honey or agave (120g)
- 1/4 cup cocoa powder (20g) or chocolate protein powder
- 3 oz chocolate chips (optional for topping)
Instructions
- 1. Stir rice krispie cereal, cocoa or protein powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Then mix in the Nutella, sweetener, and vanilla until well mixed.
- 2. Transfer to an 8 inch square pan lined with parchment paper. (Or use a smaller pan for thicker bars.) Use a second sheet of parchment to press down very firmly.
- 3. Refrigerate or freeze the Nutella rice krispie treats until chilled.
- 4. Make the optional chocolate coating by carefully melting the chocolate chips in the microwave or on the stove top. Stir in a teaspoon of coconut oil if you want a smoother sauce.
- 5. Pour chocolate over the bars and use a spatula or spoon to spread it out evenly. Refrigerate about ten minutes to set the chocolate, then slice into bars or squares.
- 6. Store leftovers covered on the counter for two days, or in the refrigerator or freezer for longer term storage.
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Notes
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I made thise last night and they are amazing! I used half Nutella and half peanut butter. Yum!
I actually have 2 friends who don’t like chocolate at all! Its the craziest thing.
i cant believe how can people not like chocolate- seriously??? these treats looks deliciousss
Rice crispy treats are my faaaavourite – I’ve never tried them with Nutella – clearly a must-have combo!
I made these last night and they are awesome. My 3 year old kept trying to sneak them out of the refrigerator today.
I do not like Chocolate, or Nutella for that matter. Sorry I love your blog and my family are happy they get more chocolate. We don’t do chocolate birthday cakes very often however we do find wonderful options for me to eat too or just visit their aunt who absolutely loves chocolate and has more than enough to share and makes then chocolate cake every chance she gets. i love vanilla!
It is too bad to learn that someone hates chocolate because he is missing a lot of things. I like rice crispy treats because of the crunchiness feeling and the sweetness taste that I get from eating it. I did not know that strict vegans do not use honey. I wonder what’s the reason behind it. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe.
It’s simple to make and quite scrumptious. I’m going to have to try them now!
Looks good. While I don’t know anyone who really doesn’t like chocolate – I know someone who doesn’t like Rice Crispy Treats – Me! 😉
Never knew that knowing someone who doesn’t like chocolate would come in handy for a question like this. Yes, one of my friends does not like chocolate at all. We tease him for that.
These look amazing! I’m so mad that we are out of Nutella right now! I’ll be running out to the store in the morning!
Hey all, just to give an alternative option.
4c puffed rice (as opposed to sugar added breakfast cereal)
1c desiccated coconut
125g coconut oil
125g carob
1c mixed chopped dried fruit (try apricots, craisins, blueberries)
(if not sweet enough add a little brown sugar)
Melt carob + oil in a small pan
mix all other ingredients in a large bowl, mix in the melted oil and carob
pop in muffin cases and into the fridge to set
(some times use a baking tray lined with plastic wrap and lay on that and break apart later)
Make this all the time for birthday parties etc.
I’m not a big fan of chocolate. Ill take gummy bears over chocolate any day. I do love your recipes though and have been using the oatmeal ones as of late
My little brother cant stand chocolate. He was adopted and when my mom met his paternal grandmother she told her that and said his dad was the same was. I guess it is something in their genes 😀 that means more for me
What brand of brown rice krispies did you use? Trying to find the healthiest option that’s out on the market. Thanks!
I noticed on the nutrition facts that each serving has 9.9 grams sugar – is a serving 1/10 of the whole? Does the 9.9 grams of sugar include the Agave and sugar from the cereal or is it just the sugar from the nutella?