Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats with Protein Powder
These classic cereal treats are filled with gooey marshmallow, melted chocolate and the perfect amount of crunch in every bite. For a little bit of added protein, we’re using protein powder to give these some added oomph.
Make these yummy sweet treats with any type of chocolate chips and any cereal you want. From classic rice Krispies, to a higher protein cereals like Magic Spoon or plant based cereal like Three Wishes these treats are delicious with all of the above and they’re kid and adult approved.
These Rice Krispie treats will transport you to childhood with each and every bite. To keep the nostalgia going, try classic chocolate chip cookies, Oreo white chocolate cookies or strawberry crunch cottage cheese ice cream bars.
Why you’ll love this recipe
- An easy low fat no-bake recipe with less than 130 calories per treat.
- Simple ingredients.
- Added protein from protein powder.
Ingredients and Substitutes:
These are the main ingredients and substitutions for these chocolate Rice Krispies. See the recipe card below for the full ingredient list and instructions.
- Unsalted Butter
- Mini Marshmallows: I don’t suggest using large marshmallows because the mini ones melt and blend much better.
- Chocolate Protein Powder: I used PEScience Chocolate Truffle, use code OHSNAP to save. This is my go to protein powder due to flavor and consistency. Feel free to use your favorite.
- Unsweetened Cocoa Powder
- Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips: use dark chocolate for a deeper chocolate flavor or milk chocolate or white chocolate for sweeter crispy treats.
- Rice Krispie Cereal: or use Cocoa Krispies for double chocolate rice krispie treats.
Variations
- Top with melted creamy peanut butter for chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispie treats.
- To up the protein and add a fun twist, use a protein cereal in place of the Rice Krispies. I usually do this with the chocolate or seasonal Magic Spoon flavors. My kids love when I do that!
Dietary Modifications
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free cereal like Nature’s Path Cripsy Rice or One° Brown Rice Crisp Cereal in place of the Rice Krispies.
- For dairy-free, use coconut oil in place of butter and use a dairy-free protein powder. Note, this may change the taste and texture of the bars.
Let’s make these homemade Rice Krispie treats (a step-by-step visual guide):
Step 1: make the chocolate sauce
Add the butter to a large saucepan (image 1) and melt over medium heat (image 2). Add the mini marshmallows, protein powder, cocoa powder and chocolate chips (image 3) and stir to combine and melt the marshmallows and chocolate into a sauce (image 4).
Step 2: add in cereal
Remove the pot from the heat and immediately mix in the cereal (image 5), stirring to combine. This will take some arm power to get it to fully mix and combine, just keep mixing (image 6).
Step 3: add marshmallow mixture to prepared pan
Add the cereal mixture to a wax paper lined 8×8-inch pan (image 7) and press it down with a rubber spatula into an even layer in the baking pan (image 8). Let it sit until completely cooled and hardened, approximately 1 hour or more. Top with flaky sea salt for serving and cut into 16 equal squares.
Expert Tip!
Don’t smash the treats in the pan too hard or you’ll have dense Rice Krispies treats. You want some spacing between and pockets to get in there.
Recipe FAQs
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. If you’re bringing to friends of packing for lunch you can wrap individual servings in plastic wrap for transporting.
Yes, you can make these with any cereal you want. I like Cocoa Krispies for a double chocolate version or with Magic Spoon cereal for extra protein.
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Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter cubed
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows
- 1 scoop chocolate protein powder, 31g PeScience Chocolate Truffle
- 1 ½ Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
- ½ cup chocolate chips 170g
- 5 cups Rice Krispie Cereal 133g
- flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Melt the cubed butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows, protein powder, cocoa powder and chocolate chips and stir to combine and melt the marshmallows and chocolate into a sauce.
- Remove from the heat and immediately mix in the cereal, stirring to combine. This will take some arm power to get it to fully mix and combine, just keep mixing.
- Add the mixture to a parchment or wax paper lined 8×8-inch square pan and press it down to mold into the baking dish. Don’t smash the treats in the pan too hard or you’ll have dense Rice Krispies treats. You want some spacing between and pockets to get in there. Let it sit until completely cooled and hardened, approximately 1 hour or more.
- Cut into 16 equal squares and top with flakey sea salt for serving.
Notes
- Don’t smash them down in the pan too hard or you’ll have dense Rice Krispie treats. You want some spacing between and pockets to get in there.
- Nutritional information is an estimate and will vary with substitutions.
