Protein Rice Krispie Treats

These gooey brown butter birthday cake rice krispy treats are packed with marshmallow flavor, rainbow sprinkles, and a boost of BetterDays protein powder. Easy, bakery-style, and absolutely addictive.

Prep Time20

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Servings: squares

Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter browned
1 16 oz bag mini marshmallows
1/2 cup BetterDaysCo Birthday Cake Protein Powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp almond extract
5 cups crispy rice cereal
rainbow sprinkles
Optional:
white chocolate drizzle
white chocolate chips

Instructions

Step 1: Brown the butter
Melt butter over medium heat until golden brown with nutty brown flecks.
Step 2: Melt marshmallows
Reduce heat to low and stir in marshmallows until smooth.
Step 3: Add protein
Remove from heat briefly, then whisk in protein powder, vanilla, and almond extract.
Step 4: Mix
Fold in crispy rice cereal and sprinkles.
Step 5: Press into pan
Press gently into parchment-lined 8x8 pan.
Step 6: Finish
Top with extra sprinkles and flaky salt.
Cool before slicing into cubes.

Notes

Some protein powders absorb much more moisture than others.

Slightly under-pack the mixture into the pan. Pressing too firmly can make Rice Krispie treats dense instead of soft and chewy.

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