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These 4-Ingredient Scotcheroo Bites have the perfect combination of sweet and salty.  A healthier version of the classic Scotcheroos, these chocolate covered scotcheroo bites are made with only 4 healthy ingredients and a little sprinkle of sea salt.

Prep: 15 minutesTotal: 15 minutes
Servings: 24 mini Scotcheroos 1x

Ingredients

  • 4 cups crisp rice cereal (Rice Krispies are a great sub although not gluten-free)
  • 1/4 cup honey (may sub maple syrup for vegan-friendly)
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter (for nut-free, use sunflower seed butter)

For the chocolate topping:

Instructions

Food processor instructions (use for best results):

  1. In a food processor, add the cereal, honey, and peanut butter. Process for two 10-second bursts, scraping sides at each interval. Continue to mix until the mixture is well blended and forming a ball.  
  2. Scoop out the mixture by the spoonful and evenly fill a 24 mini muffin pan (a silicone pan works best). Press mixture very firmly into the muffin pan. You may need to dampen fingers with water every 6-8 bites to prevent sticking. 
  3. Place in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate topping.
  4. In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until all chocolate chips have melted. A microwave also works for this step. 
  5. Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and top each bite with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with a few crushed peanuts and/or sea salt. Place back in the freezer or fridge until chocolate is set.
  6. Once chocolate is set, remove the bites from the pan. If in a metal pan, release bite by running a knife around the edges and then popping out. 

No food processor instructions (still turnout great):

  1. In a bowl, add the cereal (3 1/2 cups instead of 4 cups), honey, and peanut butter. Stir until well combined. 
  2. Scoop out the mixture by the spoonful or with a small cookie scoop and evenly fill a 24 mini muffin pan (a silicone pan works best). Press mixture very firmly into the muffin pan. You may need to dampen fingers with water every 6-8 bites to prevent sticking. 
  3. Place in the freezer while you prepare the chocolate topping.
  4. In a small saucepan, over low heat, add the chocolate chips, peanut butter, and coconut oil. Stir constantly until all chocolate chips have melted. A microwave also works for this step. 
  5. Remove the muffin pan from the freezer and top each bite with chocolate sauce. Sprinkle with a few crushed peanuts and/or sea salt. Place back in the freezer or fridge until chocolate is set.
  6. Once chocolate is set, remove the bites from the pan. If in a metal pan, release bite by running a knife around the edges and then popping out. 

Notes

  • Keep in the freezer or fridge until ready to serve.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the freezer. 

Nutrition Information

  • Serving Size: 1 mini bite (processor instructions)
  • Calories: 95
  • Fat: 5 g
  • Sodium: 50 mg
  • Carbohydrate: 11 g
  • (Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 5 g)
  • Protein: 3 g

Dietary

© The Real Food Dietitians
Recipe By: Ana Ankeny