• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
Veggie Inspired logo
  • Home
  • About
  • Recipes
  • Cookbooks
    • The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook
    • The Meat-Free Kitchen
    • Plant-Based Diet Cookbook For Dummies
  • Subscribe
menu icon
go to homepage
  • Recipes
  • About
  • Cookbooks
  • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • subscribe
    search icon
    Homepage link
    • Recipes
    • About
    • Cookbooks
    • Subscribe
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • Twitter
  • ×

    Home » Recipes » Desserts & Sweet Treats

    Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars

    Published: Dec 4, 2017 · Modified: Aug 28, 2020 by Jenn Sebestyen

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Please see my Privacy Policy for more details.

    Jump to Recipe Jump to Video Print Recipe
    Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Treat stacked two high on a plate.

    Crunchy cereal bars with lots of chocolate and a subtle peppermint flavor. These Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars taste like your favorite peppermint mocha!

    Plateful of rice krispie treats next to a bottle of milk. In front a plate with two stacked crispy bars.

    I have created our go-to holiday treats! And they are guaranteed to be yours too!

    They are similar to the Rice Krispie treats you know and love, but slightly healthier and with a chocolate peppermint flavor to up the ante. Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars!

    Overhead view of a stack of peppermint cereal bars on a white plate.

    My husband loves peppermint.  He eats candy canes like they are, well, candy. And his most favorite Christmastime treat is Peppermint Ice Cream.

    I do not share his love for peppermint, however, I know its a staple flavor around the holidays so I wanted to create a recipe for the blog that I knew would be a big hit with others…and hubby, of course.

    If you’re not a peppermint lover either, you might want to try my Brown Rice Crispy Treats w/ Strawberries instead.

    BUT, as luck would have it, I actually loved the peppermint meets chocolate flavor (I kind of can’t stop eating them!) – so even if peppermint is usually not your thing, you might just find you love these rice crispy bars anyway! And then go try my Chocolate Crinkle Cookies with an added teaspoon of peppermint extract – you won’t be sorry!

    Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars stacked three high on a plate.

    I do occasionally enjoy a Starbucks Peppermint Mocha during the holiday season. It’s not overly minty and when you throw in some chocolate, it’s actually quite delicious. It’s probably not healthy, but if you request it made with soy milk, it is vegan. (FYI: Not all the flavored syrups at Starbucks are vegan…some have dairy milk in them.  Peppermint is good to go though.)

    These Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars actually remind me of the flavors of that wonderful peppermint mocha. I can’t stop eating them!

    Love mint? Don’t miss these minty vegan recipes:

    • Mint Matcha Smoothie
    • Mint Chocolate Chip Granola
    • Mint Cream Icebox Dessert
    Table setting with two plates of chocolate peppermint treats, small bowl of crushed candy canes, bottle of milk, and christmas decorations.
    Chocolate Peppermint desserts stacked two high on a plate.

    You have to try these chocolatey minty crunchy bars. I can’t stop eating them…and I don’t like peppermint, remember? They are soooo good!

    Small bowl of crushed candy canes near a plate of dessert

    These crispy bars would be delicious any time of year, but top them off with some crushed candy canes and they instantly become a festive holiday treat!

    More vegan holiday treats

    • Vegan Kolaczki (Polish Cookies)
    • Spiked Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon
    • Cranberry Oatmeal Crumb Bars
    • Vegan Date Bread
    • Cinnamon Sugar Cookies
    • Classic Vegan Toffee Bars
    • Gluten Free Chocolate Gingerbread Cookies
    Hand holding a rice crispy bar covered in chocolate and crushed peppermint candies.

    I hope you love this recipe as much as we do! If you tried it, please use the rating system in the recipe card and leave a comment below with your feedback.

    Be sure to sign up for my FREE Newsletter to be the first to get my NEW recipes! You can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest.


    For even more easy family recipes, be sure to check out my cookbook, The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook!

    Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Treat stacked two high on a plate.

    Chocolate Peppermint Rice Crispy Bars

    Crunchy cereal bars with lots of chocolate and a subtle peppermint flavor. They taste like your favorite peppermint mocha.
    5 from 3 votes
    Print Pin Rate
    Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Vegan
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 45 minutes
    Servings: 16
    Calories: 196kcal
    Author: Jenn Sebestyen

    Recommended Equipment

    • 2 quart sauce pot
    • Mixing bowls
    • 8×8 baking dish

    Ingredients

    Peppermint Cereal Bars

    • 4 cups brown rice cereal (I used Erewhon)
    • ½ cup cashew butter
    • ½ cup brown rice syrup
    • ¼ cup organic powdered sugar
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

    Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Topping

    • 1 cup dairy free chocolate chips
    • ¼ cup unsweetened almond milk (plus more as needed)
    • 1 teaspoon peppermint extract

    Garnish

    • 3 candy canes (crushed)*

    Instructions

    • In a pot on stovetop, combine ½ cup cashew butter, brown rice syrup, vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon peppermint extract and powdered sugar. Whisk over medium-low heat until smooth.
    • Pour cashew butter/brown rice syrup mixture over the cereal in a large bowl and mix well so that every bit of cereal is covered.
    • Spread out in an 8×8 baking pan lined with parchment (make the parchment long enough so you have “handles” to lift out the whole square of bars once they are done).
    • Put pan in fridge for 30 minutes to set.
    • For the Chocolate Peppermint Ganache Topping: Combine 1 cup chocolate chips, almond milk and 1 tsp peppermint extract in a pot on the stove. Whisk until smooth. If the ganache is too thick, add more milk 1 tbsp at a time until desired consistency is reached.
    • Take cereal bars out of fridge and pour the ganache on top, spreading it out evenly over the bars.
    • Put back in fridge for at least another 30 minutes until ganache topping is set. Sprinkle crushed peppermint candy canes over the top.

    Notes

    ~To crush candy canes, place them in a plastic Ziploc-type bag, squeeze the air out of the bag, and close. Using a rolling pin or other heavy utensil, bang on the candy canes until crushed. The kids would probably love to help you with this!
     
     
     
     

    Nutrition

    Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 23mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 9g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.1mg

    Nutrition values are calculated using online calculators and are estimates only. Please verify using your own data.

    Tried this Recipe? Tag me Today!Mention @Veggie_Inspired or tag #VeggieInspired!

    More Desserts & Sweet Treats

    • Vegan Funfetti Sugar Cookies
    • Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies with Pretzels
    • Edible Brownie Batter Bites
    • Edible Sugar Cookie Dough
    765 shares
    • Share
    • Tweet

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Connie says

      December 23, 2017 at 4:21 pm

      This looks like an awesome recipe, excited! We have an 8 year old granddaughter that can’t have gluten, artificial flavoring or colors, soy, dairy and refined sugar so I’ve been searching for holiday treat recipes that I can make so she’s not left out at Christmas, I think she’ll love these!
      I do have a question though, will these keep making them a couple of days in advance?

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 24, 2017 at 7:54 am

        Hi, Connie! Glad you found this recipe. Though I’m not sure you’ll find any chocolate chips that are made without refined sugar – not sure about that. I find these are best on the day of, but we have kept them for a few days before. They’ll still be good, but they do lose a tiny bit of that initial crispness. Enjoy!

        Reply
        • Connie says

          January 03, 2018 at 9:20 pm

          Thank you! I did make them and used Enjoy Life brand dark chocolate chips which are really low in sugar which works out ok with her dietary restrictions since they’re at least dairy, gluten and soy free with just a little bit of sugar. These were so easy to make and a hit with everyone, even those without dietary restrictions lol. Thank you so much for sharing this recipe!5 stars

        • Jenn S. says

          January 05, 2018 at 8:08 am

          Oh, that’s great! So happy to hear it worked out and everyone loved them! Thanks, Connie!

    2. Kristen M Chidsey says

      December 11, 2017 at 7:14 am

      I am like your husband and love chocolate and peppermint together–just not plain candy canes. These treats look great and I love that they are marshmallow free.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:18 am

        I could never tolerate the straight peppermint like he does. But with chocolate – oh yes! 🙂 Thanks, Kristen!

        Reply
    3. Jill says

      December 11, 2017 at 6:43 am

      This is a fabulous flavor combination for Krispie treats. Plus they are healthier – a win/win!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:17 am

        Agree!Thanks, Jill!

        Reply
    4. Helene says

      December 11, 2017 at 6:18 am

      Nice rice krisps …
      This is so lovely my students will love this kind of treats . I shall make this as take away for my pre christmas party..

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:17 am

        I hope they love them! Thanks, Helene!

        Reply
    5. Emily says

      December 11, 2017 at 5:16 am

      I LOVE the look of these, especially with the peppermint candy on top!5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:16 am

        Thank you! They’re so fun for the holidays!

        Reply
    6. Claire Jessiman says

      December 11, 2017 at 3:31 am

      Great use of candy cane, love the crunchy topping. This is sure to be a winner with the family this Christmas. Great recipe to get the kids involved with.5 stars

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 11, 2017 at 7:19 am

        Thanks, Claire! It’s definitely a festive favorite!

        Reply
    7. Ashley | Fit Mitten Kitchen says

      December 04, 2017 at 2:02 pm

      Ah I was just thinking about rice crispies bars the other day! You must have read my mind… love the peppermint combo!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 04, 2017 at 6:55 pm

        Thanks! I’ve got you covered, girl! 🙂 Let me know if you give them a try!

        Reply
    8. Kristina @ Love & Zest says

      December 03, 2017 at 12:31 pm

      What a great twist to rice krispys! I have got to make them next time!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 03, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        I made a batch last night for our neighborhood holiday party and everyone loved them! Let me know if you try them, Kristina!

        Reply
    9. Whitney E. RD says

      December 03, 2017 at 12:12 pm

      Oh these look so tasty and festive! Love the peppermint on top – great way to use up leftover candy canes 🙂

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 03, 2017 at 4:55 pm

        Yes, definitely! Thanks, Whitney!

        Reply
    10. amanda -runtothefinish says

      December 01, 2017 at 11:19 am

      Noooo I don’t understand how much I love rice krispies and especially when topped with chocolate!! These are a must make…except only with people around so I don’t eat it all

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 01, 2017 at 1:59 pm

        Oh, then you definitely have to try these, Amanda! You might want to make two pans! 🙂

        Reply
    11. Rachel says

      December 01, 2017 at 10:13 am

      I can taste the amazingness now! I’l have to add these into rotation this year.

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 01, 2017 at 1:58 pm

        I’m making another batch as we speak – first holiday party up tomorrow! 🙂

        Reply
    12. Lorie says

      December 01, 2017 at 8:47 am

      As soon as December hits, I’ve gotta have mint chocolate everything. This dessert will win with adults and kids!!!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 01, 2017 at 1:57 pm

        Perfect! These will definitely please the entire crowd!

        Reply
    13. Trinity Bourne says

      December 15, 2015 at 9:58 am

      Oh my goodness!!! De-e-elicious festivities are over at your house then! Yummy!

      Reply
      • Jenn S. says

        December 16, 2015 at 7:36 am

        Come on over, Trinity! The more, the merrier!! 🙂 Thank you!

        Reply
    14. June Baby says

      December 17, 2014 at 7:22 pm

      Those sound amazing! Much better than the traditional rice krispy treats 🙂

      Reply
      • sebestyen2 says

        December 17, 2014 at 7:38 pm

        Thanks! I have devoured (with the help of my kids) 2 batches already!

        Reply

    Leave a Reply Cancel reply

    Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

    Recipe Rating




    Primary Sidebar

    Jenn Sebestyen of Veggie Inspired

    Hi, I'm Jenn! This is where I share delicious plant based recipes for the whole family. I love to cook; I can read cookbooks like novels; and I enjoy experimenting in the kitchen by making standard American favorites healthier.

    More about me →

    Order your copy today!

    The Meatless Monday Cookbook Cover

    St. Patrick's Day

    • Vegan Green Goddess Dip
    • Easy Homemade Guacamole
    • Creamy Vegan Potato Soup
    • Vegan Quinoa Salad

    Top Rated

    • Garden Veggie Pasta
    • Veggie Cream Cheese
    • BBQ Chickpeas Sandwiches
    • Vegan Cinnamon Cookies

    Featured In

    As featured in collage.

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    • Privacy Policy
    • Accessibility Statement
    • Nutrition Disclaimer
    • Copyright Statement

    • Sign Up Now for the latest FREE recipes

    • Contact
    • Work With Me
    • Publicity and Press

    Copyright © 2023 Veggie Inspired, LLC

    765 shares