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No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies

By Kristina LaRue, RDN 9 Comments

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No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies…. aka healthy rice crispy treats that are just as addicting.

Nut butter, crispy rice cereal, honey and protein powder mixed together and rolled into an energy ball for your new favorite snack food, or breakfast, or pre workout fuel, or after dinner treat.

No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies.... aka healthy rice crispy treats that are just as addicting.

My friend Liz sent me a copy of her book, Expect the Best: Your Guide to Healthy Eating Before, During, and After Pregnancy, 2nd Edition (affiliate) and this recipe for No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies was one that I knew I had to make immediately.

The first time we made the recipe, I let Parker (20 months) help me prepare it by scooping the cereal into the bowl and stirring the ingredients together. After I rolled them into balls he liked picking them up and eating them (of course), and he moved the balls from the parchment paper back into the mixing bowl and back again– it was a fun game for him and he was very proud of himself.

Eric loved this recipe too because they are gluten free and high protein… and because rice crispy treats are like his favorite dessert. It’s nice to have a healthy alternative.

Liz is passionate about women’s health especially during the childbearing years and from her personal experience she knows that it’s important to take care of yourself at all ages and stages.

No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies.... aka healthy rice crispy treats that are just as addicting.

And if there is a chance that you could become pregnant it’s important to keep the mindset that we are always in “preconception mode”, especially after you have your first baby.

As you can imagine, most moms prepare for pregnancy more with the first child than with subsequent ones.

But as Liz recommends in her book if you care for yourself throughout your childbearing years you’ll be ready even if you’re caught off guard, which happened to her 2 out of 3 times!

Dad also plays a role in making healthy babies too so she touches on that in her book. It’s a great read for anyone that is pregnant or may become pregnant or even if you just like yummy recipes!!

As you can see everyone in our fam loves the No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies, and I know you will too!

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No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies. Nut butter, crispy rice cereal, honey and protein powder mixed together and rolled into an energy ball for your new favorite snack food, or breakfast, or pre workout fuel, or after dinner treat.

No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies


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  • Author: reprinted with permission from Expect the Best by Elizabeth Ward, MS, RD
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Yield: 16 balls 1x
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup natural smooth almond, peanut, soy-nut, or sunflower seed butter (I used AB)
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup powdered non fat milk (I used vanilla protein powder since it’s all I had on hand)
  • 2/3 cup crispy rice cereal (if you like them extra crispy like me, you can add more crispy cereal)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, blend the almond (or other) butter, honey, and vanilla extract. Add the powdered milk and cereal. Mix well and form into 16 balls

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No Bake Nut Butter Crunchies.... aka healthy rice crispy treats that are just as addicting.

Kristina LaRue, RDN

Hi I’m Kristina LaRue, RD (registered dietitian nutritionist), Peloton addict and mama to two active and hungry boys. On Love & Zest, you’ll find healthy-ish recipes that fuel the whole family. I’m all about veggie-filled breakfast, meal prep recipes, healthier sweets, and easy weeknight dinners made in the Instant Pot or sheet pan.

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Comments

  1. Glenna Stewart says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:57 am

    What is the serving size for this recipe?

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    • Kristina LaRue, RD, CSSD says

      July 19, 2017 at 9:43 am

      one ball or 1/16 of the recipe… of course you can eat however many you want 🙂

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  2. Tina says

    June 29, 2017 at 5:54 am

    I saw this on your Instagram and popped over to take a look at the recipe. I love it! I’ll be making this soon with my little toddler – aka kitchen helper / tornado. 🙂

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  3. Lisa Bryan | Downshiftology says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:57 pm

    I travel a lot so these are the perfect grab and go snack for me!

    ★★★★★

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  4. Natalia says

    June 21, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    These little bites look so delicious. No wonder your little one liked them! Love the fact that you get your child involved in the kitchen at such an early age. Well done!

    Reply
  5. Megan | Strawberry Blondie Kitchen says

    June 21, 2017 at 4:05 pm

    I love the crunch in these from the crispy rice cereal and I love that they are no bake so I can eat them right away! Perfect afternoon treat!

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  6. Lindsey, Lito Supply Co. says

    June 21, 2017 at 3:09 pm

    This is such a great, healthy snack! And I love that it’s made with peanut butter–my fave!

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  7. sue | theviewfromgreatisland says

    June 21, 2017 at 3:03 pm

    I love the name of these little bites! I feel like I’m always looking for a snack, especially at the end of the day, and these would be just perfect, thanks!

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