Sargent Choice Test Kitchen: Whole-Grain Rice Krispie Treats

Sargent Choice Whole-Grain Rice Krispie Treats

September 20, 2022

Patricia Isabel Orus Deya, Nutrition and Public Health Major

Recipe Courtesy of Jennifer Culbert, MS, RD
Yield: 2 dozen

 Ingredients

  • 6 cups crispy brown rice cereal
  • 1 cup ground flax seeds
  • 1 cup peanut butter or Sunbutter
  • 1 cup honey or maple syrup

Directions

  1. Mix brown rice cereal and ground flax seeds in a large bowl.
  2. Warm honey in a small saucepan. Add peanut butter and stir well.
    Note: If making this recipe in a dorm, honey and PB can be warmed in a microwave-safe bowl. Use 15-second intervals and stir in between.
  3. Pour over the cereal mixture and mix with a wooden spoon to combine.
  4. Using slightly damp hands, press into a 9×13 pan.
  5. Refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  6. Cut into 24 squares.

What We Liked

  • This was a fun recipe to make with friends and family.
  • The Rice Krispie treats can be enjoyed as a snack between classes or at work.
  • We can make a big batch and store them in the freezer to consume later.
  • The recipe only called for a few ingredients and was easy to make.

Suggestions

  • We recommend storing in the freezer to help maintain the crispy texture.
  • You can add raisins, dark chocolate, or dried cranberries, or cinnamon and vanilla extract for extra flavor and texture.
  • If you would like to swap out the sunflower butter, you can replace with nut butters like peanut butter, almond butter, or cashew butter.
  • We recommend mixing the wet ingredients (maple syrup and sunflower butter) first, then adding the dry ingredients.

Nutritional Value

  • Brown rice is a whole grain, which contains all parts of the grain, helping to provide energy in addition to fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals.
  • Sunbutter is made from sunflower seeds and is a helpful substitution for nut butters. Seed and nut butters provide protein and heart health y fats that helps keep us full and satiated.