SnackSwapperHealthy Alternatives to Rice Krispies Treats
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3 healthier swaps
#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
Or make it yourself
DIY35 min
Crispy Peanut Butter Squares
Ingredients
- 3 cups brown-rice cereal
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/4 cup honey
- pinch salt
Steps
- Warm PB, honey, salt
- Fold in cereal
- Press into pan
- Chill 30 min, cut
Frequently asked
- Is Rice Krispies Treats 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.
- What is a healthier alternative to Rice Krispies Treats?
- Our top swaps are Quest Nutrition Protein Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, RXBAR Protein Bar - Chocolate Sea Salt, UNREAL Dark Chocolate Peanut Gems, all with more protein or less sugar than Rice Krispies Treats.