Giant "Peanut Butter Cup" Rice Cake

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Recipe Intro From alexawhatsfordinner

This recipe is almost TOO easy to be true! This viral social media hack is fun, delicious, and ridiculously simple to execute! Basically, a rice cake gets smothered in peanut butter, melted chocolate, and some flakey salt for a relatively healthy, "peanut butter cup"-like snack! To jazz things up a bit, I made a quick homemade toffee to drizzle on top, because clearly I have a sweet tooth :) 

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Cook time 5mins
Serves or Makes: 2

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ingredients

  • 2 large rice cakes, preferably plain
  • 2 tablespoons peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon coconut oil
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 4 ounces butter
  • flaky sea salt, to taste

Method

  • Step 1

    Grab the rice cakes and spread peanut butter evenly on top of each. Set aside.

  • Step 2

    In a wide, microwave-safe bowl, add chocolate chips and coconut oil. Microwave in 30 second increments and stir in between, until chocolate is melted and silky.

  • Step 3

    Dip the tops of the peanut butter-covered rice cakes into the chocolate to create a layer of chocolate on top. Sprinkle on flaky sea salt to taste. Place rice cakes into the freezer for the chocolate to harden.

  • Step 4

    Meanwhile, make the toffee. In a pan over medium heat, melt brown sugar and butter together. Stir frequently, bring to a boil, and let thicken for 3-5 minutes.

  • Step 5

    Drizzle a swirl of toffee on top of the rice cakes, and place back into the freezer to harden. After 15-20 minutes in the freezer, enjoy your crispy, salty, and sweet snack!