I stopped buying cereal for my kids that was just fortified sugar and no fiber. They weren’t very happy about it, but they’ve adapted.
When Kelloggs recently started selling a multi-grain Jumbo Krispies cereal that has 3 grams of fiber and only 90 calories for a one cup serving I knew I wanted to try it. I liked it better than regular Rice Krispies. I didn’t feel the need to add sugar to it, and like eating it with a sprinkle of dried cranberries mixed in.
Jumbo Krispies were recently on sale, so I stocked up. They also had a coupon on the box for $1 off a bag of marshmallows, so of course Kelloggs is hoping you’ll make Krispy Treats – which of course I did.
On the drive home from the market there was a commercial on the radio with Hans and Franz wanting to “pump you up.” So I decided I should “pump up” my Krispy Treats. I added whole almonds, dried cranberries and white chocolate.
Since the cereal has fiber and you’re getting protein from the almonds, I think they’re not a bad after school snack. And who doesn’t love a Rice Krispy Treat.
I mixed in the white chocolate chips with the cereal, but the mixture was too hot and melted them almost completely. Next time after pressing the mixture into the pan, I’ll just sprinkle the white chocolate on top and press them into the Krispy Treats.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows (OR 4 cups miniature marshmallows)
- 6 cups Jumbo Multi-Grain Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup white chocolate chips
Directions
- In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.(In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.)
- Combine cereal, almonds and cranberries. Add cereal mix to marshmallow mixture. Stir until well coated.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle white chocolate chips evenly over pan and press into the top of the Krispy Treats. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares.
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yummy , a new treat for breakfast and come out with a delicious treat to nibble on to !
I have never seen these rice krispies before, they sound fun! Your version of rice krispy treats looks delicious
Those Krispy Treats have to be among the best I’ve seen yet. Your combination of ingredients is right up my alley! YUMM!
AWESOME snack, for me and the kids! I’ve been getting a lot more conscious of how I feed the kids too, so this is wonderful!
MMM! They look good!
OH MY GOSH !! they are pumped up!! Do they still snap, crackle and pop??? I like it that the white chocolate melted in them, I’d just add more to the top too!
I haven’t tried them yet ($4+ a box!) but I agree, they look fun! What a great rice krispy treat they make!
I need to find a deal on them so I can make some!
These look so yummy! I’ve always loved rice crispy treats, but your combination really looks delicious!Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Barbara these sound perfect for a “warm day” spring picnic!! Great recipe!! Thank you for sharing this…
Great idea…we’ll have to try these here….didn’t even know these rice krispies existed!
what a fabulous idea!
These new ones sound so healthy! Your treats are wonderful! I love the mix-ins!
Havent seen these jumbo krispies in our area.. They look so id friendly and delicious..
Mm, these look delicious!! I love a good rice krispy treat, and I love that these have a healthier edge to them, too. What a perfect after school (/after any time) snack!
What a great idea! a healthy(er) goodie.
Barbara, this is awesome! I love how you pumped them up! I haven’t seen these….but I rarely go down the cereal isle…I’ll have to take a look!
I actually love Rice Crispies and was so excited when I finally saw them being sold in our big supermarket (I’m in France, so it is not a given). Needless to say, I made a big scene in the cereal aisle!
These Rice Krispy Treats look fantastic!
Those look great! My husband loves rice Krispy treats and I bet my 20 month old would too. Thanks for the recipe!
Those look great! My husband loves rice Krispy treats and I bet my 20 month old would too. Thanks for the recipe!
They look like a great alternative to the usual Rice Krispy Treats – yum!
Yum! My kids will love these – I will have to look for these cool new rice krispies!
i haven’t tried this cereal yet. I will! I love cereal! Great treat too!
Wow – they are pumped up. The krispy treats look great!
You’re my hero! A sweet treat that’s healthy! You don’t understand, I can eat an entire batch of rice krispies in a day. I’m SO excited by this!
What a super idea!! Great flavor combo too. Delish!
these look awesome! I don’t even know if this cereal has made it to my nearest store yet.
OOh I love the addition of the white chocolate, almonds and cranberries! That is such a genius idea Barbara!
I’ve got a couple boxes of these Jumbo Krispies right now and made the mallow treats with them once already, I made a homemade marshmallow with agave nectar–you could hardly tell a difference.
Your pumped up treats look great.
http://kevnkoi.blogspot.com/2009/02/would-you-believe-almost-sugarless.html
Pumped up and perfect.
I love rice krispy treats. These look yummy!
I think it’s really crispy and yummy. I’m gonna tell my nephews about this.
My son actually loves these bigger Rice Krispies. I just thought they were ok. I do love what you did w/ them though! So pretty
Whoa those are huge!!! It looks so yummy! I am excited to go look for those!
wow how cool. i had not seen these before
These look so yummy! I’ve always loved rice crispy treats, but your combination really looks delicious!Thanks for sharing such a great idea!