Nutella Rice Krispie Treats – Easy, 6 Ingredient Recipe!

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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Homemade Nutella Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan)

Step by step recipe video

Chocolate Nutella Crispy Treat Ingredients

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.

Easy Nutella Rice Krispies Treats (Just 5 Ingredients)

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.