Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats are a healthy(ish) take on a classic favorite. Only 10 minutes to prepare minutes and 4 ingredients needed. Plus, they come with a sweet serving of 9g of protein! Keep scrolling for the recipe.
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I often get asked how I come up with inspiration for the Hungry Blonde recipes. While there are a variety of ways – everything from reader suggestions to trends, to seasonal dishes – my best inspiration comes from taking existing favorite recipes or treats and giving them my own Hungry Blonde healthy(ish) spin.
So the other day when I was thinking about how much I love the classic treat that is Rice Krispies Treats, I knew I had to try giving it that HB flair 😉
This recipe takes just 10 minutes to prepare and has only 4 ingredients needed! Honestly, it doesn’t get much simpler than this one… or more delicious. I love adding in sprinkles for an extra bit of fun. In addition, this is a great recipe to make with kids.
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Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats are a healthy(ish) take on a classic favorite. Only 10 minutes to prepare minutes and 4 ingredients needed. Plus, they come with a sweet serving of 9g of protein! Keep scrolling for the recipe.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: Cool 2 hours
- Total Time: 53 minute
- Yield: 12 1x
- Category: Snack, Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup Cake Pop protein powder
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 baking dish by lining with parchment paper and/or spray with cooking spray
- Melt butter in a large pot or sauce pan over low heat
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted
- Turn off heat and quickly stir in protein powder. Make sure to mix out any lumps
- Add cereal and stir until combined, then mix in sprinkles
- Transfer mixture to baking dish and press down using a greased spatula or parchment paper
- Allow to cool and set for at least 2 hours before cutting into 12 squares
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Ingredients and Substitutions for Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats
What protein powder should I use?
For this recipe I used PE Science Cake Pop protein powder. It has been my favorite protein powder for years and works so well to add that delicious birthday cake flavor! You can use code GRACIE for a discount.
I have not tried this recipe with any other protein powders, but a whey-based protein powder would probably work best in terms of texture and flavor (compared to a plant-based one).
What marshmallows should I use?
I used regular mini marshmallows. You could try using these vegan marshmallows, however I have not tried them and cannot vouch for how well they’d work in this recipe.
What cereal should I use?
I like using good old fashioned Rice Krispies, but for an even healthier option you could opt for these organic sprouted brown rice crisps.
Is there a substitution for butter?
Instead of regular butter you could use a dairy-free/vegan butter. Also, refined coconut oil should work just fine in this recipe in place of butter.
As always, if you make these Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats or any of my other recipes, then please leave a comment or review! You can also tag me on Instagram @hungry.blonde so I can see how they turned out xoxo GG
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