Rice Krispie Treats Recipe (With Homemade Marshmallow)

There’s one thing simply so nostalgic about biting right into a gooey Rice Krispie deal with. And whereas I keep in mind them from my childhood, they’re not one thing that I’ve had in a few years. Till now that’s. This home made, wholesome Rice Krispie deal with recipe is a brand new favourite in our home. 

The Rice Krispie treats from the shop are often a bit of laborious and never so contemporary tasting. You’ll discover substances like corn syrup, GMO soybean oil, synthetic flavors, and acetylated monoglycerides… no matter that’s. And most of the home made Rice Krispies treats, whereas they style good, aren’t a lot more healthy. 

An Upgraded Rice Krispies Deal with Recipe 

One of many questions I get on a regular basis is how one can use my home made marshmallows recipe to make Rice Krispie treats. And truthfully that’s not one thing I’d ever tried. For years my household averted grains as I used to be in a therapeutic section. Now that grains are again in my food plan occasionally, which means I’ve been experimenting with extra grain-based recipes. 

After all, this doesn’t imply I’m consuming glyphosate lined, artificially fortified white flour on a regular basis. It’s about steadiness, however I nonetheless select more healthy choices once I can. So for this recipe which means the title model (or retailer model) rice crispy cereal is out. As a substitute I used sprouted brown rice cereal. 

Sure, it’s nonetheless cereal and never as nutritious as a grass-fed steak, however I’m comfortable with it for the occasional deal with. Sprouted grains are simpler for our physique to digest. This cereal is natural, non-GMO, and sweetened with only a contact of coconut sugar. I’ve linked to the sort I used within the recipe beneath, however you can even use natural rice cereal out of your native retailer if that’s all they’ve. 

Do-it-yourself Marshmallows

My marshmallow recipe base is sweetened with honey as an alternative of sugar. They characteristic intestine wholesome, grass-fed gelatin and actual marshmallow root for extra intestine soothing advantages. I’ve experimented over time with variations like elderberry, matcha, and even hibiscus rose marshmallows. 

The marshmallow portion of the Rice Krispie treats recipe may be very related, however you don’t must press them right into a pan and allow them to set first. After whipping up the marshmallow combination, merely add it to melted butter and stir within the cereal. 

Do-it-yourself Rice Krispie Deal with Variations

The children and I like this recipe as is. Actually, the primary time I made a batch the youngsters devoured them inside minutes! Nevertheless, you can even add some substances in order for you a unique taste. 

Strive sprinkling some flaky sea salt on the highest for a salty, candy deal with. Or drizzle the highest with melted darkish chocolate (after which sprinkle with salt!). Generally I’ll gently press mini chocolate chips onto the highest earlier than they’ve actually hardened. Work rapidly with this one although otherwise you’ll simply find yourself with melted chocolate throughout your hand! I haven’t tried it right here, however some folks like including ¼ cup of creamy peanut butter when stirring within the marshmallows to the butter. 

For an additional depth of taste, strive browning the butter first earlier than including the marshmallows. It provides it a caramel-like style! I give extra particulars on how one can brown butter on this pistachio chocolate chunk cookie recipe. 

Right here’s how one can make more healthy, naturally sweetened rice treats with home made marshmallow!

Learn how to Retailer Do-it-yourself Rice Krispie Treats

Do-it-yourself Rice Krispie treats retailer finest at room temperature. Preserve them in an hermetic container and revel in inside 4-5 days. Nevertheless, if your own home is like mine, they gained’t final lengthy!

What are your favourite Rice Krispie deal with flavors? Ever made them earlier than? Go away a remark and share beneath!