Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice

This Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice is going to become your new favourite. I love Keke Puarere (rice bubble slice), but a lot of versions I’ve tried are way too sweet and that “sticks to your teeth” kind of situation. So I created a salty-sweet peanut butter rice bubble slice made without refined sugar. It’s naturally sweetened, packed with crunch from seeded peanut butter, and has that perfect balance of chewy and crisp.

Get ready for a party in your mouth e te whānau (family)! 🎉

Why you will love this Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice:

This amazing no-bake slice is everything I love in a simple snack or lunchbox filler. It’s quick to make, naturally sweet, and packed with crunchy, nutty goodness. I’ve used Pic’s Seed and Nut Mix in this recipe, but you can easily swap it for your favourite nut or seed butter.

I can’t wait for you to try it—e te whānau (family), it really is so good 😊

MORE PEANUT BUTTER GOODNESS:

If you love peanut butter recipes, you’ll want to try a few more of my favourites.

Is Witipiki (Weetbix) are more your vibe? Then my Peanut Butter Weetbix Slice is a perfect easy snack or lunchbox treat. If you’re craving a purini (dessert), take a look at my No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie or my Peanut Butter Jelly Cheesecake for something extra indulgent.

Videography and photography by Sarah Henderson.

INGREDIENTS:

• Cereal: Use pū kākano keto (keto muesli) or any granola or muesli.
• Butter: Use salted or unsalted pata (butter).
• Brown Rice Malt Syrup: I highly recommend this product because it is an unrefined sugar but is cheaper than maple syrup. It adds a soft sweetness to the slice but can be swapped for the same amount of date syrup or maple syrup.
• Peanut Butter: I use Pic's pata kākano me te nati (seed and nut mix butter) for the ultimate texture but feel free to swap it for smooth or crunchy.
• Mixed Spice: The raukikini whakauruuru (mixed spice) gives a subtle hum of flavour in the background but can be removed or swapped for another spice.

HOW TO MAKE THIS CRUNCHY SLICE:

Note: The full recipe card with the full list of ingredients, instructions and step by step video are found at the bottom of this page.

Tips for making the best Peanut Butter Rice Bubble Slice:

Press the Rice Bubble Mixture firmly in to the tin:

Make sure you press the mixture firmly and evenly into the tin. This helps your peanut butter rice bubble slice hold together properly once it has set and gives you clean, sturdy slices.

A flexible recipe to use as you wish:

This is a very adaptable no-bake slice recipe, so feel free to swap ingredients to suit your taste. You can easily customise it with your favourite nut or seed butter, mix-ins, or toppings.

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VARIATIONS:

Swap the Peanut Butter:

You can easily switch the pata pīnati (peanut butter) for almond butter, cashew butter, or a seed butter if you want a different flavour or need a nut-free option.

Add Crunch or Texture:

Stir through chopped nati (nuts), kākano (seeds), or even puffed quinoa for extra crunch and variation in texture.

Change the Sweetener:

You can adjust the sweetness by using marahihi māpere (maple syrup), mīere (honey), or your preferred natural sweetener depending on taste.

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STORAGE:

Keep this peanut butter rice bubble slice in a sealed container and it will keep well for up to a week. Store it in a cool, dry place to maintain the best texture and crunch.

If you prefer a firmer slice, you can also store it in the fridge, especially in warmer weather.

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