Description
Delicious Rice Krispie treats made with butter, marshmallows, and protein powder for a sweet, gooey snack!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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.)
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 chewier treats, use less Rice Krispie cereal.
- Make sure to stir continuously to prevent burning.
- These treats are best enjoyed warm and gooey.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg