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protein rice crispy treats stacked on a plate with mini marshmallows.
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4-Ingredient Protein Rice Crispy Treats

These Protein Rice Crispy Treats are a no-bake, 4-ingredient protein snack with 10 grams of protein per square! Easy to make, gluten-free, and totally delicious, they’re a healthy twist on the classic treat.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Resting Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 9 servings

Equipment

  • 1 medium pot

Ingredients

  • 6 cups rice cereal
  • 5 tablespoons butter
  • 1 (12 ounce) bag marshmallows
  • 1 cup protein powder either vanilla or unflavored

Instructions

  • Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease the inside of the pan with butter.
  • Melt the butter and marshmallows together in a medium pot over medium-low heat. Stir often until the mixture is smooth and marshmallows are completely melted.
  • Remove the pot from the heat, then add in the protein powder and mix together until fully combined.
  • Add in the rice cereal and quickly mix them into the melted marshmallow mixture.
  • Transfer the rice crispy treat mixture to your prepared baking dish, press it into an even layer, then let it sit at room temperature for 1-2 hours.
  • Remove the rice crispy treats from the pan and slice into squares then enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 7g | Sugar: 20g