SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Rice Krispies Treats Actually Healthy?
Basically candy in bar form. A single treat is 90 calories of marshmallow and puffed rice with 8g of sugar and no protein or fiber, so it spikes and fades fast without ever satisfying you.
The numbers, per 1 bar (22g)
| Calories | 90 |
| Protein | 1g |
| Sugar | 8g |
| Carbs | 17g |
| Fat | 2g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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If you love it, try these instead
Same craving, better numbers. Every product below is in our verified catalog.
#1
Quest Nutrition
Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Cookie-dough chew carrying 21g of protein and 14g of fiber under the hood.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Rice Krispies |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 21g | 1g |
| Sugar | 1g | 8g |
| Calories | 200 | 90 |
- 21g protein vs 1g
- 1g sugar
- real staying power
#2
RXBAR
Protein Bar - Chocolate Sea Salt
Three egg whites, dates and nuts — 12g protein, no whey, nothing you can't pronounce.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Rice Krispies |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 12g | 1g |
| Sugar | 13g | 8g |
| Calories | 210 | 90 |
- 12g protein
- whole-food chew
- keeps you full
#3
UNREAL
Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems
The candy-shell peanut classic, remade with dark chocolate and noticeably less sugar.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Rice Krispies |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 5g | 1g |
| Sugar | 15g | 8g |
| Calories | 200 | 90 |
- crunchy sweet fix
- half the sugar
- fair-trade chocolate