Name: Rice Krispie Treats
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (Use light butter if you want to save calories.); 3 tablespoons milk (Any milk is fine.); 5 cups marshmallows (I use zero sugar); 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 scoops vanilla or marshmallow protein powder (93 grams; Unflavored protein powder works, too.); 4-5 cups Rice Krispie cereal (If you like gooey treats, use less cereal.)

Description

A delicious and gooey Rice Krispie treat recipe with protein!

Ingredients

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3 tablespoons unsalted butter (Use light butter if you want to save calories.)
3 tablespoons milk (Any milk is fine.)
5 cups marshmallows (I use zero sugar)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 scoops vanilla or marshmallow protein powder (93 grams; Unflavored protein powder works, too.)
4–5 cups Rice Krispie cereal (If you like gooey treats, use less cereal.)

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Instructions

Add the butter to a large pot or skillet over low heat. Let it melt completely, don’t rush this step or you’ll end up scorching it.
Stir in the marshmallows and the milk. Keep the heat low and stir continuously until everything is smooth and fully melted.
Once the mixture is silky and melted, take it off the heat. This is important so the protein powder doesn’t clump or get gritty.
Add the vanilla extract, then slowly sprinkle in the protein powder while stirring. I add it in the 3 stages because it will be really thick. Add a little, then stir to combine. Add more and stir. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
Add your Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold everything together until the cereal is evenly coated. Don’t overmix, just enough to bring it together. Start with 4 cups of cereal and add more if you feel you need it. If the mixture is too dry, add another tablespoon of milk.
Lightly grease or line a baking dish. Press the mixture into the pan in an even layer. Don’t pack it down too hard or the treats will turn dense.
Allow the treats to cool at room temperature or pop them in the fridge for faster setting. If you like gooey treats, serve them warm and don’t let them cool.
Once firm, cut into squares and enjoy. If the treats harden, pop them in the microwave to get them soft and gooey again.

Notes

If you want to save calories, consider using light butter.
This recipe can be customized with different types of protein powder.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square
Calories: 150
Sugar: 9g
Sodium: 50mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2g
Unsaturated Fat: 1g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 15mg