Protein Rice Crispy Treats Recipe
These Protein Rice Crispy Treats are a delicious twist on the classic marshmallow cereal bars, packed with protein powder for an added nutritional boost.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop, Mixing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows (set aside one cup to mix with the cereal)
- 1 cup protein powder (vanilla or toffee caramel flavor recommended)
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Grease a 9 x 13 inch pan.
- While the butter melts, measure out your cereal and one cup of the marshmallows (do not melt these).
- Next, stir in the bag of the marshmallows (minus the one cup) with the melted butter.
- Reduce the heat and add the protein powder a little bit at a time while stirring.
- Pour over the cereal and marshmallows in the large bowl.
- Let sit for at least one hour before cutting and serving.
To make this recipe, begin by melting the butter in a pot on your stove-top. Add the pinch of salt to it.
Combine them in a large bowl and set aside for later.
Stir and cook on low until well combined.
Stir until it is well combined.
Stir well with a spatula until everything is combined and then transfer to a well greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Gently pat them down, too much pressure will make them tough.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Protein Rice Crispy Treats, Protein Bars, Marshmallow Cereal Bars, Protein Powder Recipes
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