Sometimes you just need to have something sweet on hand for when those cravings hit you. And these Healthy Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect lightened-up dessert! Loaded with nutrients and good things, easy to make, and easy to store, you and your family will love this no-fuss recipe.
Make these yummy treats in just 10 minutes and have them on hand for delicious, healthy desserts all week long!
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Ingredients
All you need for these yummy treats are 4 ingredients!
Cereal – want to make these gluten free? Use a brown rice cereal instead of rice krispies cereal. Or any cereal you have on hand!
Cashew Butter – to ensure that the bars aren’t too soft, use a cashew butter that’s thick and doesn’t have too much oil separation. However, any nut butter of choice will work in this recipe!
Honey – feel free to use agave syrup instead.
Toppings/Mix-ins – While these Healthy Rice Krispie Treats are birthday cake flavored/inspired and include sprinkles, feel free to use any mix-ins you want. Chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried fruit work great, too!
Making Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
1. Mix all of the ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
2. Pour the mixture into an 8×8 cake pan lined with parchment paper.
3. Flatten with a spatula, then refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Cut into bars and enjoy!
What can you use instead of marshmallow?
Since we’re not using marshmallow in this recipe, a nut butter combined with honey is a great alternative for holding Healthy Rice Krispie Treats together. While any nut butter works great, cashew butter is the optimal option since it’s flavors are mild and sweet!
More healthy sweet treats you’ll love
- Chocolate Cherry Crumble Dessert Bars
- Honey Pear Ginger Cheesecake
- Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies
- No-Bake Chocolate Hazelnut Pie
- Skinny Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
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Healthy Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 cups brown rice cereal (or rice krispies cereal)
- 3/4 cup cashew butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 Tbsp sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Mix the cereal, cashew butter, honey, vanilla, and sprinkles (or mix-in of choice) together until evenly mixed.
- Pour the mixture into an 8×8 cake pan lined with parchment paper.
- Flatten evenly with a spatula.
- Place in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- While these Healthy Rice Krispie Treats are birthday cake flavored/inspired and include sprinkles, feel free to use any mix-ins you want. Chocolate chips, walnuts, or dried fruit work great, too!
- To ensure that the bars aren’t too soft, use a cashew butter that’s thick and doesn’t have too much oil separation. However, any nut butter of choice will work in this recipe!
Angela says:
These are so delicious! I love this healthy kid friendly option for a snack, can’t wait to make them again!
Julie@ Running in a Skirt says:
Oh my gosh! I love this for the twins! Such a great twist on classic rice Krispie treats without the marshmallow. So good.
Deborah Brooks says:
I have not made or had rice crispy treats in so long! Cashew butter is an interesting change up!
Monica.| Nourish and Fete says:
These are so fun and festive, and I love that they’re a little healthier than your standard version! These were a big hit as an extra treat for my son’s birthday – just the thing to bring a smile to everyone’s face. With extra sprinkles, of course!
veenaazmanov says:
I love such amazing and healthy options in my snack Box. Combinations are so perfect and delicious and crunchy too.
Christine McMichael says:
I hope they enjoy! 🙂