Looking for a sweet treat to satisfy that sweet tooth? I know I have a sweet tooth that NEVER ends. It is hard sometimes to avoid the sweets in my house even if I tried. So, I must give in, however moderation is key as in everything in life.

I try to incorporate good food in food that is not so good, and as most of you know I try to hide veggies and fruit in my kids’ food. Sometimes it works, other times, it’s a big fat NO GO! I knew I couldn’t go wrong with rice krispy treats, no one I know doesn’t like these tasty treats, do you?

I added some secret ingredients to the delectable ingredient list, but shhhhh, no one knows but us!

INGREDIENTS

2 tablespoons butter
1 bag mini marshmallows + a few extra reserved for topping
8 cups rice krispy cereal
2 bananas, mashed
1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or chunky)
1/2 cup Nutella
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons wheat germ
1 teaspoon chia seeds
1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

DIRECTIONS

1. Spray a 9×13″ pan with cooking spray. 
2. Mash 2 bananas and set aside
3. In a medium bowl combine Nutella and peanut butter, stir until combined, then add banana, vanilla, chia seeds and wheat germ.
4. Brown butter in a large stock pot, being careful not to burn
5. Add marshmallows and continuously stir over medium heat until melted.
6. After melted, add Nutella mixture and stir until well combined.
7. Add rice krispy cereal and stir until all cereal is coated with the mixture.
8. Pour 1/2 the cereal mixture into 9×13″ pan, sprinkle 1/2 of the chocolate chips on top, then add the remaining cereal mixture, add the remaining chocolate chips and marshmallows that were reserved.
9. Chill in refrigerator for 1-2 hours then cut and serve.

This recipe is being linked up over at Foodie Friends Friday, check em out!!