This adaptogenic healthy matcha chocolate rice krispies treat recipe is a dessert you simply must try with luscious dark chocolate on top. I love to make this homemade gluten-free rice krispies dessert recipe for St. Patrick's Day or Easter.
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Quick Recipe Facts
⏱️ Ready In: 15 minutes, plus cooling time.
👩🍳 Skill Level: Easy.
🍵 Flavor: Sweet, chocolatey, earthy, and lightly coconutty with a hint of sea salt.
🌿 Diet: Vegan, dairy free, and gluten free when made with certified gluten-free cereal.
🌸 Best For: St. Patrick's Day, Easter, spring gatherings, lunchbox treats, and simple no-bake desserts.
🍫 Make Ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months.
🌀 Harmony Moment: A playful green treat that pairs ceremonial matcha with rich chocolate for a mindful twist on a nostalgic favorite.
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- 🍵 Does Matcha and Chocolate Go Together?
- 🍵 Matcha Health Benefits
- 🩺 Maca Health Benefits
- 😌 Ashwagandha Health Benefits
- ❓ Why Use Sprouted Grains?
- 👩🍳 How to Make Chocolate Covered Matcha Rice Krispie Treats?
- 🧡 Learn How to Make Matcha Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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This was inspired by my gut healthy matcha coconut bliss balls recipe, and pairs well with my homemade oat milk recipe. You might also enjoy my chocolate covered matcha almond recipe.
Why You'll Love This Healthy Matcha Chocolate Rice Krispies Treat Recipe?
- High in Antioxidants - Delicious way to add more antioxidants to help fight oxidative stress and inflammation.
- Rich Source of L-Theanine - L-Theanine is an amino acid that promotes calm and relaxation, increasing serotonin, dopamine, and GABA production, resulting in a calm energy to get you through the day.
- Adaptogenic Recipe - Ashwagandha and maca powder help the body adapt and cope with the stress in life.
This rich chocolate treat is perfect for your mindful moment snack or dessert time.
🥣 Healthy Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Squares Ingredients
To make the healthy, gluten-free rice krispies treats, you will simply need to gather a few key ingredients that create a festive fun green dessert recipe.
- Matcha Powder - Make sure you get a good quality matcha powder. It makes all the difference. Use ceremonial grade matcha powder for the best flavor. I love the brand is by Pique. You can find their real ceremonial grade matcha green tea powder here.
- Chocolate Chips - I love the brand Enjoylife for my mini dairy-free chocolate chips.
- Rice Krispies - I used One Degree organic sprouted brown rice crisps cereal. Sprouted whole grain brown rice enhances the nutrition of these gluten-free rice krispies treats.
- Marshmallows - I like to use Dandies vegan marshmallows.
- Coconut oil - Any brand of high quality coconut oil will work well. No need to use refined coconut oil. The flavor of the unrefined coconut oil adds to the flavor.
- Optional Adaptogens - Ashwagandha and maca powder are great for helping the body adapt to stress.
See the recipe card for quantities.
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🍵 Does Matcha and Chocolate Go Together?
Matcha and chocolate are a popular flavor combination. If you have never tried matcha green tea powder, it has a bit of an earthy flavor. This earthy flavor profile of matcha paired with a dark chocolate makes this dessert recipe stand out as a flavor bomb.
🍵 Matcha Health Benefits
The matcha green tea contains caffeine, but the caffeine effect will differ from your average cup of joe. That is from the amino acid, L-theanine, which has a much more relaxing energizing effect. The caffeine effect is not the same as the jittery effect often experienced with drinking coffee.
The L-theanine helps the body develop a relaxed state by the production of dopamine and serotonin. Not only is this fantastic for better focus, memory, and can even help with concentration. The catechin EGCG has been shown to boost metabolism and help aid in weight loss.
Matcha green tea is also rich in antioxidants. In fact, matcha has more antioxidant levels due to the leaves being shielded from direct sunlight.
🩺 Maca Health Benefits
Maca is wonderful for maintaining healthy hormonal function, support your energy and endurance levels, and even boost your mood. It has even been used to help enhance sex drive and fertility issues because it helps balance hormones.
😌 Ashwagandha Health Benefits
Ashwagandha helps the body adapt to stress. I love Ashwagandha because this is my natural remedy for when life can become stressful. For example, studies have also shown that by adding Ashwagandha into the diet, your thyroid can benefit from the natural balance this extract brings to the body (1).
One study found that a high concentration of ashwagandha root extracts safely improved a person's resistance to stress (2). Adaptogens work by naturally supporting the endocrine system within the body. The endocrine system is responsible for regulating your hormone levels.
The impressive thing about adaptogens is how easily they help the body "adapt" and regulate the body back into homeostasis. The body will adjust the hormone levels and can even help fight inflammation. It's a win-win, in my opinion.
❓ Why Use Sprouted Grains?
When brown rice is sprouted, it decreases the harsh outer shell that cause digestion disturbances in some individuals. When the outer grain is sprouted it aids digestion and we are better adapted to absorb the nutrients from the grain.
👩🍳 How to Make Chocolate Covered Matcha Rice Krispie Treats?
Here are step-by-step instructions on how to make this easy vegan dessert recipe.
Add the coconut oil to a large pan and melt over medium heat. Stir in your matcha green tea powder and optional adaptogenic powders.
Add in the mini marshmallows, stirring to combine with the coconut oil. Allow the marshmallows to melt.
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Spray a baking pan with coconut oil, cooking spray, or lightly grease with a bit of coconut oil. You can also opt to line the baking pan with parchment paper instead.
Add your rice krispie cereal until all the krispies are coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Spread your marshmallow and cereal mixture into the baking pan. Spread evenly, and press with a spatula to firmly press into the pan. with your hands
Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the gluten-free rice krispies treat mixture in the baking pan. Allow to cool and enjoy.
🧡 Learn How to Make Matcha Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Learn how easy it is to make healthy, homemade matcha flavored rice krispies treats squares covered in chocolate.
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Matcha Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons matcha green tea powder
- ¼ cup coconut oil
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- ¾ cup mini chocolate chips, semi-sweet
Optional Adaptogenic Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ashwagandha root powder
- 1 teaspoon maca powder
- 1 teaspoon adaptogenic mushroom powder
- 1 sprinkle Maldon sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Add the coconut oil to a large pan and melt over medium heat.
- Stir in your matcha green tea powder and optional adaptogenic powders.
- Add in the mini marshmallows, stirring to combine with the coconut oil. Allow the marshmallows to melt.
- Add your rice krispie cereal until all the krispies are coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Spray a baking pan with coconut oil, cooking spray, or lightly grease with a bit of coconut oil. You can also opt to line the baking pan with parchment paper instead.
- Spread your marshmallow and cereal mixture into the baking pan. Spread evenly, and press with a spatula to firmly press into the pan.
- Melt chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top of the rice krispie mixture in the baking pan. Allow to cool and enjoy. Sprinkle with some Maldon sea salt flakes.
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💙 Substitutions
Making homemade chocolate covered matcha rice krispies treats uniquely is important to your own dietary preferences or restrictions. Here are a few easy substitutions for customizing your recipe.
- Vegan - Use a vegan brand of marshmallows, like I did in this recipe. I used Dandies vegan marshmallows.
- Dark Chocolate Chips - Swap with your favorite white chocolate chips.
- Coconut Oil - Use ghee or grass-fed butter. However, the recipe won't remain vegan.
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🍴 Matcha Chocolate Rice Krispie Treat Variations
Here are a few variations to customize your rice krispie treat recipe.
- Higher Protein - Add a scoop of protein or collagen powder to the marshmallow mixture, before mixing in the rice krispie cereal. I suggest adding an additional ½ cup of marshmallows.
- Adaptogenic - Add in a teaspoon of your favorite adaptogenic powders. I like maca and ashwagandha powder.
❄️ Storage
Store in the fridge until you are ready to eat. These matcha flavored rice krispies are good stored in the fridge for up to a week and you can freeze for 3 months.
Pro Nutriton Tip
Use a quality brand of matcha powder, preferably ceremonial grade. Check out my brand suggestion in the recipe card.
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