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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Published on 11.18.2020 by Jen Hansard

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Rice Crispy Treat Recipe for Healthy Kids Snack

This healthy rice krispie treats recipe is an all-around winner with my kids, their friends AND me! I eat these for dessert, snack time... anytime, really. The best part is they are packed with protein, as well as healthy fats, to offset the natural sugars. This recipe is from my new best-selling book, Simple Green Meals.

rice crispy treats recipe that everyone will love

Why this rice crispy treat recipe is a true winner

If your kids are begging for a snack the second they walk in the door, then make a quick batch of these so that everyone wins! Why do I love these rice krispie treats so much?

  1. NO CORN SYRUP: Brown Rice Syrup is a better choice than corn syrup, which is often found in Rice Crispy Treats recipes. Corn syrup is a common food sensitivity— and one that my son has. So I want to avoid it as much as I can and still let them eat fun foods. (You can also swap with Maple Butter as your sweetener of choice and they hold together pretty well.)
  2. PROTEIN PUNCH: Almond butter makes this healthy rice krispie recipe creamy as well as packs in some protein and healthy fats. This will help curb your appetite, as well as boost your energy levels. No empty calories in this treat!
  3. NO BAKING! Yep, no baking necessary with rice crispy treat recipes! I think this is one of the reasons they're so popular! Just warm ingredients on the stovetop,  mix together and allow to sit. #easypeasy

Rice Krispie treats recipe swaps

It can be hard to find brown rice syrup, so feel free to swap for raw honey (that's SUPER thick— this is important to get it to hold together). You can also use Parker's Maple Butter, which has become my new obsession! Swap out almond butter for any other nut butter you wish. Don't be afraid to change up the flavoring too. Cinnamon is great, yet can be swapped out for other fun seasonings like vanilla, maple, and more! What are your fav + fun adds to rice krispie treats?

the best rice krispie treat recipe

Healthy + simple snack recipes for everyone

Snacking is my jam, and I make better food choices when I've got some healthy options on hand. I like to make a few snack recipes for the week, then change it up based on my mood each day. Here are some of my fav snack recipes (that my kids love too!):

Sweet treat recipes

  • Homemade granola bars
  • Healthy breakfast bars
  • Vegan protein bars
  • Almond butter + jam muffins
  • Vegan 'yogurt' parfaits
  • Smoothie popsicles
  • Chocolate covered banana bites
  • Fruit leather

Savory treat recipes

  • Avocado caprese salad
  • Cauliflower buffalo wings
  • Herb hummus
  • Tamari Almonds

When my kitchen is stocked with healthy snacks, I eat better all day long. With a little prep, you too can change your snacking habits, and still love what you eat! I can't wait for you to try this rice krispie treat recipe! Please leave a comment letting me know how they turned out!

 

Rice Crispy Treat Recipe for Healthy Kids Snack

Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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This Rice Krispie Treats Recipe uses plant-based whole foods from brown rice to almond butter. Not only will you find more protein and fiber, but the flavor will blow you away. 
Total Time25 minutes
Servings16

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown rice syrup
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil (plus more for greasing the pan)
  • 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup almond butter (creamy)
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 7 cups crisp brown rice cereal

Instructions

  • Line a 13 × 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, combine the rice syrup, oil, vanilla, and salt. Bring to a rolling boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from the heat. Stir in the almond butter and cinnamon.
  • Place the cereal in a large mixing bowl. Pour the almond butter mixture over the cereal and stir until well coated. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan.
  • Using oiled hands, press the mixture evenly into the pan. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.

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Notes

  • Nut free: replace almond butter with sunflower butter
  • Can mix in mini chocolate chips or sprinkles for fun.

Nutrition (estimated)

Calories: 216kcal (11%) Carbohydrates: 29g (10%) Protein: 5g (10%) Fat: 11g (17%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g Monounsaturated Fat: 5g Trans Fat: 1g Sodium: 154mg (7%) Potassium: 134mg (4%) Fiber: 2g (8%) Sugar: 15g (17%) Vitamin A: 816IU (16%) Vitamin C: 8mg (10%) Calcium: 72mg (7%) Iron: 4mg (22%)

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Comments

  1. Erin

    February 08, 2021 at 7:52 am

    5 stars
    Had these last night at our super bowl party, with peanut butter subbed in. So good, gooey, and perfectly 'rice krispie' like. I was so impressed!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 09, 2021 at 4:53 pm

      It's a fav at our house too. Rawk on Erin!

  2. Jennifer

    February 07, 2021 at 8:32 am

    I made this recipe but I could not get the squares to stick together as in the photo. Still delicious but not squares.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      February 09, 2021 at 4:43 pm

      Hmm... So sorry that happened Jennifer! A full cup each of the brown rice syrup and almond butter should have done the trick. Next time, try adding a bit more of each to really hold things together. 🙂

  3. Charly

    December 10, 2020 at 4:36 am

    4 stars
    Hello!
    I can't wait to try these! I thought I would use puffed quinoa in place of the rice krispies, I live in Switzerland and Rice Krispies aren't readily available to me. Do you see any wrong with this substitution?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 13, 2020 at 6:00 pm

      I love that idea Charly! I'm sure they'll turn out nice with this substitution!

  4. Kate Baker

    November 19, 2020 at 9:58 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe was assigned to me when I got to be a tester for the cookbook. They are soooo good, with much more depth of flavor than the “regular” recipe. I didn’t tell anyone about the ingredient changes and got lots of rave reviews!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 10:16 am

      That's awesome, Kate! 🙂

  5. Jessica

    July 16, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    Ever since I moved to New England, I've become crazy for pure maple products. Can't wait to make these using maple butter, I bet they will taste amazing. 🙂

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      July 17, 2020 at 12:39 pm

      They will!

  6. Chris

    July 16, 2020 at 1:22 pm

    5 stars
    I tried these with the maple cream... I thought I had died and gone to heaven! My husband is a rice Krispy treat fiend and I didn't think I'd be able to convince him about a no-marshmallow version, but he and my kids all loved these. We gobbled up half the pan before they even cooled. Try this recipe, you won't be disappointed!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      July 16, 2020 at 2:20 pm

      Oh my gosh, Chris, that sounds amazing! I'm def going to make these using maple cream.

  7. Alana Gregory

    November 05, 2019 at 10:46 am

    5 stars
    Excited to make the rice crispy treats for my kids lunches. Always looking for things that will hold up well in the lunch sack and the kids will actually eat!

    Reply
    • Jen Hansard

      November 05, 2019 at 10:51 am

      My kids really enjoy these ones (and I do too). You can get the Brown Rice Syrup on Amazon... and some natural food stores. Lundberg is the brand I use and it holds them together well.

  8. Jennifer Leigh

    March 06, 2019 at 12:23 pm

    I'd like to make green rice krispy treats for a St. Patty's party. Where would I add the green food coloring?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      March 07, 2019 at 11:22 am

      Hey Jennifer,

      That sounds so fun! If you are wanting to add some natural green food coloring to this recipe you can totally try spirulina or spinach powder. We have not used this with this recipe before so you will have to mess around with it to see how much to add.

      Hope that helps!

  9. Yolanda Liggons

    October 10, 2018 at 6:45 am

    5 stars
    I made these with my 6 year old son who loves RKTs and he loved them. They are really delicious, he felt bad that his dad couldn't eat them because of almond allergy. Can we substitute with peanut butter?

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      October 16, 2018 at 1:25 pm

      That is awesome Yolanda!!!

      I am so happy to hear that your son loved this recipe! We actually like to stay away from peanuts so we would suggest using sunflower seed butter as a replacement.

      Let us know how it tastes!!

  10. Simple Green Smoothies

    September 24, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    5 stars
    Rice crispy treats were always my favorite treat growing up! I absolutely LOVE this recipe and think it taste even better than the original 🙂

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      December 01, 2020 at 10:17 am

      I agree, Amanda!

  11. Ambre

    September 21, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    Can't wait to try this new recipe with my kids! I'm loving all the kid friendly treats that I can also share with my cub scouts! Keep them coming!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 24, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      5 stars
      Glad you are enjoying them! We love to encourage our kids to eat a healthy lifestyle and know that it can be delicious at the same time 🙂

  12. Debbie Lorenzo

    September 20, 2018 at 1:28 pm

    RKT's are one of my all time favorite snacks and i've always loved making them. Now I can try a twisted up version which has also inspired me to attempt making my own almond butter. Here is to hoping I can slowly coax my 14 year old son into eating let alone eating healthy along side his mama.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 24, 2018 at 2:34 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Debbie,

      I think these are 14 year old approved! Hope you and your son enjoy these!!

  13. Ashley King

    September 20, 2018 at 10:07 am

    I can't eat rice, but I bet my kids will love these! They are always looking for new snacks, so these will be a hit I'm sure!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 24, 2018 at 2:28 pm

      5 stars
      I am so sorry you can't eat rice 🙁

      I know your kids will love this recipe though! In my opinion it tastes better than the original =P

  14. Linda

    September 20, 2018 at 3:38 am

    Looking forward to trying this better option than The Rice Krispie treats that I love.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 24, 2018 at 2:32 pm

      5 stars
      Hey Linda,

      Cannot wait for you to try it!

      I think you will like this option even better than the original 🙂

  15. Jen

    September 19, 2018 at 4:24 pm

    5 stars
    Yum!! Can’t wait to get your book! I love all your recipes from the spring cleanse and app! Whenever I have them for lunch at work everyone always wants to steal haha

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 20, 2018 at 2:06 pm

      Hey Jen,

      That is so funny! You have to tell them to get their own =P

  16. Doraine

    September 19, 2018 at 1:44 pm

    Looks delicious...it's my daughters fav treat. Can't wait to try it

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 20, 2018 at 1:59 pm

      Hey Doraine,

      I hope your daughter enjoys this healthy alternative! 🙂

  17. M. Underwood

    September 19, 2018 at 10:16 am

    Can't wait to make these healthy-ish treats! Thanks for sharing the recipe.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 19, 2018 at 12:53 pm

      Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

  18. Angela Jensen

    September 19, 2018 at 9:21 am

    I love rice krispie treats so I was excited to see this healthier version with a little added protein. Will definitely be making these the next time a craving for sweets hits

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 19, 2018 at 12:51 pm

      Hey Angela,

      This really are the bomb.com!!!

      Hope you enjoy them as much as we do!

  19. Heather O

    September 19, 2018 at 8:55 am

    My honey and his best friend LOVE rice crispy treats. I can't wait to make these for them to see how they compare.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 19, 2018 at 12:47 pm

      Hey Heather,

      In my opinion they are even better than the original!

      Hope your family agrees 🙂

  20. tiffany

    September 18, 2018 at 9:42 am

    These sound amazing!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thanks Tiffany!

      We hope you give them a try 🙂

  21. Sarah

    September 17, 2018 at 8:01 pm

    These sound good!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:05 pm

      5 stars
      Thank you Sarah!

      Hope you enjoy them!!

  22. Beverly

    September 17, 2018 at 6:17 pm

    5 stars
    My grandkids love these.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 18, 2018 at 1:04 pm

      5 stars
      Yes!! We love hearing it was kid-approved!!!

  23. David Garozzo

    September 17, 2018 at 12:15 pm

    My family eats a lot of Rice Krispie treats. Looking forward to trying this healthy version and making it with my kids!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:39 pm

      Hey David,

      I am so happy to hear that you are going to make this with your kids! I know they will love them!!

  24. Natalie

    September 17, 2018 at 10:58 am

    My kids LOVE rice krispee treats, it will be great to make a much healthier version packed with protein.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:36 pm

      Hey Natalie,

      I cannot wait for your kids to try these. I personally think they taste even better than the original 🙂

      Enjoy!!

  25. Cass Olmstead

    September 15, 2018 at 11:07 am

    Can't wait to try these. They look delicious!

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:24 pm

      Thanks, Cass!! Hope you enjoy them 🙂

  26. Maggie Cox

    September 15, 2018 at 11:03 am

    Excited to try this! Off to get some brown rice cereal...

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:23 pm

      They will not disappoint! Let us know what you think 🙂

  27. Dan

    September 14, 2018 at 8:41 pm

    5 stars
    I tried these and they are actually really good. I have a 70 year old friend who tried them and liked them too - ha ha. Feels good knowing they have lots of protein too.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:21 pm

      Thanks Dan!

      So glad to hear that your old friend enjoyed them too =P

  28. Colleen C

    September 14, 2018 at 4:57 pm

    Ooo thanks for mentioning thick raw honey. That’s what l’ll try; I didn’t see brown rice syrup many places and the maple butter linked in this article is $70 on Amazon! So excited to make this.

    Reply
    • Simple Green Smoothies

      September 17, 2018 at 2:20 pm

      Hey Colleen,

      So happy that substitute was helpful to you! Can't wait for you to give this recipe a try 🙂

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