Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
User Reviews
4.6
144 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Additional Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 5 mins
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Servings
16 Treats
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Calories
225 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
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These Healthy Rice Krispie Treats use almond butter, honey, and butter or coconut oil to bind crispy rice cereal into chewy bars. The nut butter adds richness and protein, while honey adds natural sweetness without refined sugar. The mixture is gently heated to meld the ingredients, then refrigerated to set into firm squares that hold together well.
Description
This recipe combines almond butter with honey and melted butter or coconut oil, gently heated to create a smooth, sticky mixture. Adding crispy rice cereal completes the treat, providing a light crunch and structure. The mixture is pressed into a parchment-lined pan, chilled until firm, and then cut into squares.
The bars offer a chewy texture from the nut butter and honey with crisp bursts from the rice cereal. Using almond butter adds depth and nutritional value compared to traditional marshmallow treats. Variations may include swapping almond butter for other nut or seed butters.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups almond butter unsweetened
- ⅓ cup honey
- 5 Tbsp butter melted, or coconut oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional, pure
- Pinch salt sea salt
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Add the almond butter honey, and butter (or coconut oil) to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 20-second intervals, stirring well in between, until everything is melted and gooey, about 60 seconds total.
- Note: if you don't own a microwave, heat these ingredients in a large pot over medium heat on the stovetop.
- Stir in the crispy rice cereal and gently fold everything together using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon until well-combined.
- Line a 9-inch pan with parchment paper (or spray with cooking spray) and transfer the crispy rice mixture to the prepared pan. Spread it into an even layer and cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours, or until the treats have completely set up.
- When you’re ready to eat them, pull the bars out of the pan and place them on a cutting board. Use a sharp knife to carefully slice into squares. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Almond butter can be replaced with peanut butter, sunflower seed butter, or other preferred nut or seed butters to vary flavor.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1Rice Krispie
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1Rice Krispie | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.6
144 reviews
Excellent
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