Choose this rice krispie treats recipe when you\u2019re short on time but want a sweet treat that fits with your macro goals. Sweet, rich flavor with less fat makes a great treat for the whole family!<\/p>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\nWe all love a good throwback, and nothing takes me back to childhood faster than a classic Rice Krispies treat.<\/p>\n
While the love for that gooey marshmallow crunch hasn\u2019t changed since the 90s, chances are your wellness goals probably have.<\/p>\n
That means we need a new rice krispie treats recipe that fits with life today<\/em>. And this one does the trick! It\u2019s just sweet enough, completely kid-approved, and the perfect quick win for a busy week.<\/p>\n By tweaking the classic rice krispie treats recipe, you get the irresistible combination of crispy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and buttery flavor for a treat that\u2019s still nostalgic but with a smarter balance.<\/p>\n Why make a homemade version of the rice krispie treats recipe?<\/p>\n If you\u2019ve ever made a rice krispie square recipe, these ingredients will look familiar to you.<\/p>\n I tested this recipe a few different ways and did not find that it needed a pinch of salt or vanilla. Save your homemade vanilla extract for another favorite no bake dessert recipe!<\/em><\/p>\n Step 1. Spray a 9\u00d713 inch pan<\/a> with cooking spray and set aside.<\/strong> Have your cereal and marshmallows measured and ready to go.<\/p>\n Step 2. Add the butter to a large saucepan<\/a> and melt over low heat.<\/strong> Tilt the pan, or use a spatula<\/a> to ensure the butter covers the bottom and just up the sides of the pan to prevent the mixture from sticking.<\/p>\n Step 3. Add the marshmallows<\/strong> and stir until completely melted. Remove from the heat.<\/p>\n Step 4. Add the cereal<\/strong> and, working quickly, stir until completely coated. Press into the prepared 9\u00d713 pan with parchment paper or hands sprayed with cooking spray<\/a>.<\/p>\n Step 5. Cool slightly<\/strong> and cut into 16 pieces.<\/p>\n Store the recipe for rice krispies squares at room temperature. You can keep them in the 9\u00d713 pan and cover with a lid or plastic wrap to keep them from drying out, or slice them and put them in an airtight container<\/a> with parchment paper or wax paper between layers so they don\u2019t stick together.<\/p>\n The difference between soft and crispy rice Krispie treats comes down to a few key factors:<\/p>\n Want to decorate the rice krispie treats recipe? Add sprinkles to the top and press them lightly with your hands or a spatula immediately after making the treats. They\u2019ll stick to the marshmallows as the rice crispy squares cool.<\/p>\n You can use the same method to make cereal bars with a different type of small cereal. Small round or square cereals work better than flakes (think Cheerios or Chex). You may need to adjust the cereal-to-marshmallow ratio slightly.<\/p>\n These aren\u2019t protein rice krispie treats \u2013 while I DO think it\u2019s important to eat enough protein throughout the day, I don\u2019t believe we should add protein powder to everything (or that everything we eat needs to be high in protein).<\/p>\n These rice krispie treats are simply a modified version of the recipe that should fit into your calorie range a little bit better, and hopefully, you can eat a little bit more.<\/p>\n More treats? Say less.<\/p>\n In this rice krispie treats recipe, you\u2019ll find carbohydrates from the cereal and marshmallows and fat from the butter. Like other treats, you\u2019ll want to pair them with protein of some sort, and make sure that you intentionally fit them with your nutrition goals for the day.<\/p>\n Eating treats is part of my real-life weight loss philosophy. I\u2019m a board-certified fat loss and nutrition coach, helping women 35+ lose weight and have more energy without giving up the foods they love. Grab <\/em>my free guide here<\/em><\/a> to start achieving your real body goals today!<\/em><\/p>\n Regular or large marshmallows technically work for making rice krispie treats, but they don\u2019t melt evenly and can start to stick to the bottom of the pan before they\u2019re fully melted. If that\u2019s all you have on hand, use kitchen scissors<\/a> to cut them in half or into smaller pieces.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Too high of heat for melting the marshmallows, using stale marshmallows, or pressing the rice krispie squares too firmly into the pan can all result in dense, crunchy treats.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Download the top 15+ recipes that are on repeat in my house, making it easy to feed my family AND meet my protein goals!\n\t\t\t\t <\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Tiffany<\/span><\/p>\n Choose this rice krispie treats recipe when you\u2019re short on time but want a sweet treat that fits with your macro goals. Sweet, rich flavor with less fat makes a great treat for the whole family!<\/span><\/p>\nHow do you make healthy rice krispie treats?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Can you make the recipe rice krispie treats with bigger marshmallows?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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