Description
Healthy Protein Rice Krispies are simple to make, irresistibly delicious, and ideal for meal prepping or on-the-go snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (75g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 scoop (30g) vanilla protein powder
- 1/2 cup (120g) nut butter (peanut or almond butter)
- 1/3 cup (80ml) honey or maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (90g) dark chocolate chips (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) coconut oil (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine Rice Krispies cereal and vanilla protein powder.
- In a microwave-safe bowl or small saucepan, melt nut butter and honey or maple syrup. Stir until smooth and creamy.
- Stir vanilla extract into the melted mixture.
- Pour the melted mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold with a spatula until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down firmly using the back of a spoon or spatula.
- Optional: Melt dark chocolate chips with coconut oil and drizzle over the pressed mixture or spread evenly for a chocolate layer.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until set. For quicker results, place in the freezer for 20 minutes.
- Remove from the pan using the parchment paper and slice into 12 bars. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Feel free to customize with your favorite mix-ins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Healthy Protein Rice Krispies, Meal Prep, Snack