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    Home > Blog > Gluten Free (All Recipes)

    Crispy Rice Protein Treats

    Updated: Sep 16, 2022 · Published: Jul 29, 2014 · By Andréa Marchese · This post may contain affiliate links · 5 Comments

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    It wouldn't be Protein Marshmallow Fluff week without a recipe for Crispy Rice Protein Treats! This recipe was inspired by Janine, a reader who wrote in asking for a low-sugar, high-protein version of the sweet snack. These are for you, Janine!

    three crispy rice protein treats on a white plate
    Crispy Rice Protein Treats

    I made two versions, here, as you can see from the pictures. I wanted a recipe that would be true to my "high-protein" guidelines (at least as many grams of protein as carbs), and so that version has less crispy rice cereal. But I also wanted a recipe that would look and feel more like a traditional crispy rice treat, so there's a higher carb version, as well.

    Janine's original request asked if I would use puffed brown rice cereal. With my first attempt, I realized that the cereal got soft and soggy when mixed with Protein Marshmallow Fluff (of course it would; I should have thought of that!). I then tried toasting the cereal at 425F (218C) for about 5 minutes. That kept it crispier. So if you prefer to used puffed grain cereal, I would suggest toasting it first.

    I also went out to look for an organic crispy brown rice cereal, and found one! So that is what you see in these pictures. The cereal has two ingredients: Organic Brown Rice, and Organic Brown Rice Syrup, with less than 1g of sugar per cup of cereal. Works for me!

    Since traditional crispy rice treats are made with butter, I included a drop of butterscotch flavoring, here. I also added a couple of drops of marshmallow root extract to boost the marshmallow taste.

    So here you have them. Delicious all-natural, high-protein, low-sugar Crispy Rice Protein Treats. Enjoy!

    three crispy rice protein treats on a white plate

    Crispy Rice Protein Treats

    Makes 6 treats (3 servings).
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 103kcal
    Author: Andréa

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ cup natural vanilla whey protein powder 31g
    • 2 tablespoons water 30ml
    • 1 drop alcohol-free butterscotch flavor
    • 2 drops marshmallow root extract
    • 1 cup Protein Marshmallow Fluff
    • 1 - 2 cups crispy brown rice cereal 30-60g

    Instructions

    • Mix whey protein and water until smooth.
    • Add butterscotch and marshmallow root. Mix well.
    • Fold in protein marshmallow fluff.
    • Fold in cereal.
    • Press into a parchment-lined loaf pan.
    • Freeze for 1 hour to set.
    • Cut into pieces, and enjoy!
    • Store in the freezer (wrap in parchment and store in a freezer ziplock bag).

    Notes

    The macros here are for the lower-carb option, using 1 cup of rice cereal. Using 2 cups of rice cereal has: Prot: 13g, Carbs: 20g (0g fiber, 2g sugar), Fat: 1g, Cal: 141.
    If you choose to use puffed grain cereal, I recommend toasting it first at 425F (218C) for about 5 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 103kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 1g | Sugar: 2g
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    Comments

    1. Andréa

      February 16, 2016 at 8:35 am

      Enjoy! :)

    2. Teresa Swanson

      February 15, 2016 at 3:56 pm

      Sounds so good and much healthier! Thank you so much....

    3. Andréa

      December 23, 2014 at 10:17 am

      Hi Diego,
      Thanks for writing in! If they are wrapped in parchment and kept in a ziplock in the freezer, I think they would stay a few weeks. I ate mine within a week, so I can't say for sure!
      :)
      Andréa

    4. diego

      December 22, 2014 at 3:21 pm

      5 stars
      Awesome recipe! How long can I store this bars for? I think it depends on th Protein Marshmallow Fluff, right?

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