Rice Krispies® Original Squares with Protein

Rice Krispies® Original Squares with Protein

  • Yield: 9 bars in just 20 minutes.
  • Uses butter or margarine, marshmallows, protein powder, and Rice Krispies® cereal.
  • Directions highlight microwave melting and quick mixing.
  • Customize with flavored protein powder or extra marshmallows.
  • Remind to check labels for allergens and use Kellogg's® products.

Make classic Rice Krispies® Squares with a protein boost in just 20 minutes. Melt butter and marshmallows, mix in vanilla and your favourite protein powder, then coat the Rice Krispies® cereal. Press into a pan, cool for 5-10 minutes, and cut into squares. Try extra marshmallows for gooier treats, or flavored protein powder for new taste twists. Yield: 9 bars. Always check labels for allergens and use Kellogg's® products for best results.

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TOTAL TIME (MIN)

20

SERVINGS

Yield 9 bars

Ingredients

  • 100 ml or 1/2 cup

    margarine or butter 

  • 1.25 L or 5 cups

    miniature or 40 regular (250 g pkg) marshmallows

  • 2 ml or 1/2 tsp

    vanilla extract (optional) 

  • 100 g (¾ cup) or 3

    scoops of your favourite protein powder 

  • 4 1/2 cups

    Rice KrispiesⓇ cereal 

Directions

1. Lightly grease a 9x9” square pan. Line with parchment paper for easy removal. Set aside.  

2. Add the butter or margarine to a large microwave safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds or until the butter is melted.  

3. Add the marshmallows to the bowl and toss to coat in the butter. Microwave on  HIGH for 45 second intervals, stirring in between until melted and smooth.  

4. Stir in the vanilla extract and protein powder. Mix until smooth.  

5. Add the Rice Krispies® cereal and stir until well coated before emptying the bowl into the prepared pan and pressing the mixture into an even layer with a lightly butter spatula.  

6. Allow to cool for 5-10 minutes before removing the pan and slicing into squares.  

Recipe Notes

For extra gooey treats add an extra ½ cup of marshmallows. 

Flavored protein powder such as birthday cake, or peanut butter chocolate can add a fun twist to this recipe.  

In keeping with good allergy practices, we remind you to be aware of allergens and to check labels on any packaged goods used. This recipe has been tested using Kellogg's® cereal products. Results with other products may vary.