If you’re looking for a healthy no-bake chocolate treat that satisfies your sweet tooth, these Moon Pie-inspired rice cake snacks are about to become your new obsession. They take me straight back to childhood—remember those retro Moon Pies with their soft, sweet layers and irresistible chocolate coating? Pure nostalgia in every bite!

A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat sits on parchment paper, topped with melted chocolate, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts. A spoon covered in chocolate and a bowl of shredded coconut are nearby.

This isn’t exactly the same thing (not even close!), but it’s a lighter, joy-filled version that hits all the same chocolate-peanut-butter notes in a way that’s simpler and better for you. No oven, no stovetop, no fuss—just a handful of wholesome ingredients that come together in minutes. And since it makes a single serving, you can whip one up whenever the craving strikes.

A plain rice cake sits on parchment paper atop a round board, surrounded by small bowls of chocolate, peanut butter, peanuts, shredded coconut, and chocolate chips—perfect for making Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treats.
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat sits on parchment paper, surrounded by a knife, peanuts, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, and bowls of peanut butter and chocolate on a white surface.
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat sits on parchment paper, surrounded by a spoon, peanuts, shredded coconut, chocolate chips, and a bowl of peanut butter.
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat sits on parchment paper, topped with chocolate, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts—surrounded by a spoon and bowls of peanut butter, coconut, chocolate, and peanuts.

I love recreating healthy versions of crave-worthy treats—think my Magic Shell Yogurt Cups, Frozen Chocolate Bananas,Chocolate Strawberry Clusters, Chocolate Peanut Butter “Puppy Chow” Popcorn, and Chocolate Clementines—and I’m so excited to add these rice cakes to the lineup. There’s something genuinely fun about taking a beloved childhood favorite and giving it a nutritious glow-up.

A hand holds a Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat topped with chocolate, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts. The rice cake rests on parchment paper with scattered peanuts and a spoon nearby.
A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat topped with melted chocolate, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts sits on parchment paper, surrounded by a spoon, peanuts, shredded coconut, and a bowl of peanut butter.

Here’s what makes each bite so good: satisfying crunch from the rice cake, creamy peanut butter, a melty chocolate layer that firms up into the most satisfying magic shell, plus a finishing sprinkle of coconut, peanuts, and flaky sea salt. Sweet, salty, crunchy, creamy—every bite checks every box. And the best part? You’re just five minutes of hands-on time away from snack perfection!

A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat is broken in half on parchment paper, topped with chocolate, shredded coconut, and peanuts, and surrounded by loose coconut, peanuts, and a bowl of salt.

These rice cake treats are proof that adding chocolate to everyday ingredients is always a good idea (don’t you agree?!) If you do, you’ll love some of my other chocolatey creations: Magic Shell Yogurt Cups, Frozen Chocolate Bananas,Chocolate Strawberry Clusters, Chocolate Peanut Butter “Puppy Chow” Popcorn, and Chocolate Clementines. Chocolate really does elevate everything it touches.

Two stacked Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treats with a chocolate coating and sprinkled coconut, filled with peanut butter, rest on white parchment paper, surrounded by peanuts, with a blurred cup and cutting board in the background.

Make my Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Treats next!

A Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treat topped with melted chocolate, shredded coconut, and chopped peanuts sits on parchment paper, surrounded by a spoon, peanuts, shredded coconut, and a bowl of peanut butter.
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Rice Cake Treats

Everything you want in a snack—crunchy rice cake, creamy peanut butter, a magic shell chocolate coating, and a finishing sprinkle of coconut, peanuts, and flaky sea salt.
Yield: 1 rice cake
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Chill Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 whole-grain rice cake, or ~8 mini rice cakes
  • 1 heaping tablespoon creamy peanut butter, or nut butter of choice
  • 1 ½ tablespoons semi-sweet or dark chocolate chips, melted
  • 1 teaspoon coconut flakes
  • 1 teaspoon chopped peanuts
  • Flaky sea salt, optional but delicious

Instructions
 

  • Spread the base: Place the rice cake (or arrange mini rice cakes close together) on a plate or small tray. Spread the peanut butter evenly over the top.
  • Add the toppings: Spoon the melted chocolate over the peanut butter and gently spread it to the edges using the back of a spoon. Sprinkle with coconut flakes, chopped peanuts, and a pinch of flaky sea salt, if using.
  • Let it set and enjoy: Place in the freezer for at least 20 minutes, until the chocolate firms up into a snappy shell. Eat straight from the freezer, or let it sit for a minute for a slightly softer bite.

Notes

• Storage: Once set, store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 1 month.
• Banana/dates boost: Sometimes I add a thin layer of sliced banana or chopped dates between the peanut butter and chocolate—so good!
• Rice cake swaps: If you can’t find plain mini rice cakes–popped corn cakes or other flat popped-grain snacks work well. Just stick with flat shapes so the toppings stay put.
• Chocolate tip: Mist your ramekin with oil spray before adding the chips for easier clean up. Then, melt chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring between rounds. The quick chill/freeze helps create that irresistible “magic shell” effect.
• Nut-free option: Use sunflower seed butter and swap chopped peanuts for pumpkin seeds.
• Gluten-free: Most rice cakes are naturally gluten-free—just double-check labels.
• Vegan: Use dairy-free chocolate chips.
Author: Joy Bauer, MS, RDN, CDN

Nutrition Information per serving

Calories: 230Carbohydrates: 22gProtein: 6gTotal Fat: 15g— Unsaturated Fat: 10g— Saturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 70mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gTotal Sugar: 10g— Natural Sugar: 1g— Added Sugar: 9gIron: 1mg
Nutrition information is calculated using a leading industry software. That being said, brands can vary, and there may be slight fluctuations in the numbers.
I’m hoping you loved this recipe! If you made it and want to share feedback, I’d be so grateful to hear from you. Please leave a review below or tag @joybauer on Instagram!