Take that box of Rice Krispies beyond the cereal bowl with these crunchy Rice Krispies recipes.
22 Recipes Using Rice Krispies
Updated on Sep. 10, 2024
Chocolate & Peanut Butter Crispy Bars
To make a dairy-free dessert, I created chocolate peanutty bars. My kids and their friends gobble them up. I’ve written about it on my blog, joyfulscribblings.com. —Dawn Pasco, Overland Park, Kansas
1/22
2/22
Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are chewy on the inside with a crispy, crunchy cookie top. Not only are they tasty, but the crumbled cookies make for a sweet presentation. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 204 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 122mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
3/22
Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Piled high with chocolate chunks, gooey marshmallows and crushed graham crackers, this rocky road Rice Krispies Treats recipe is perfect for those with a sweet tooth. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 318 calories, 16g fat (5g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 124mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (30g sugars, 3g fiber), 4g protein.
4/22
Salted Caramel Pretzel Rice Krispies Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Craving a snack that’s both salty and sweet? These salted caramel Rice Krispies treats can’t be beat. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 115 calories, 3g fat (0 saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 93mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
5/22
Morning Buzz Rice Krispies Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These caffeinated cereal bars will help you perk right up! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 212 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 54mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (18g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
6/22
Ice Cream Cone Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I came up with this recipe as a way for my grandkids to enjoy Rice Krispies treats without getting sticky hands. You can also pack the cereal mixture into paper cups and insert a wooden pop stick to create pops. —Mabel Nolan, Vancouver, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 174 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 142mg sodium, 34g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
7/22
No-Bake Cookie Butter Blossoms
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Chewy and sweet, these easy treats mix Rice Krispies, cookie spread and chocolate kisses in an unforgettable spin on an old favorite. —Jessie Sarrazin, Livingston, Montana
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 93 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 22mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
8/22
Butterscotch-Rum Raisin Treats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
about 4-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
I love making rum raisin rice pudding around the holidays. Those flavors inspired this recipe. Crispy rice cereal adds crunch, but nuts, toasted coconut or candied pineapple could do the job, too. —Crystal Schlueter, Northglenn, Colorado
Nutrition Facts:
1 treat: 76 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 21mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 0 fiber), 0 protein.
9/22
Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college kids looking for something from home. Everyone will want this recipe. —Elaine Grimme, Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 175 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 71mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
10/22
Cinnamon-Cranberry Oat Bars
Total Time
20 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I'm a swim coach for kids, and I started making these bars for them as a snack. I wanted something that was easy to eat but would also give them energy. The kids loved them from the very first time I brought them. Now I bring them to every team event. —Sarah Riviere, Prescott, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 211 calories, 6g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 72mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (20g sugars, 3g fiber), 3g protein.
11/22
Chocolate-Covered Raisin Cookies
Total Time
25 min
Servings
about 6 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves these moist, chewy cookies. They're a year-round treat at our house, and a batch never lasts long. —Karen Bourne, Magrath, Alberta
Nutrition Facts:
2 cookies: 188 calories, 8g fat (5g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 173mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
12/22
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Here's a different version of a traditional recipe. I love these soft peanut butter chocolate chip cookies. — Clarice Schweitzer, Sun City, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
2 each: 310 calories, 18g fat (8g saturated fat), 38mg cholesterol, 293mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
13/22
Neapolitan Crispy Bars
Total Time
40 min
Servings
1 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about a conversation piece! These fun, yummy bars will get people talking. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 228 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 159mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
14/22
Peanut Butter Pretzel Bars
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My secret to these rich no-bake bites? Pretzels in the crust. They add a salty crunch to the classic peanut butter and chocolate pairing. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 201 calories, 13g fat (6g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 233mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
15/22
Fruity Cereal Bars
Total Time
20 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
With dried apples and cranberries, these crispy cereal bars are perfect for snacks or brown-bag lunches. —Giovanna Kranenberg, Cambridge, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 111 calories, 2g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.
16/22
Date Nut Balls
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 3-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
A friend gave me this recipe more than 30 years ago. It is my husband's favorite treat. I like these with pecans or walnuts. If you do not like nuts, omit the nuts and use 3 cups Rice Krispies. —Melinda Lord, Washington, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1 ball: 69 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 32mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
17/22
Cheese Crispies
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For years I’ve taken these crispy, crunchy snacks to work. They get high marks from everybody in the teachers lounge. —Eileen Ball, Cornelius, North Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 cracker: 87 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 92mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
18/22
Christmas Crunch Candy
Total Time
35 min
Servings
about 1-1/2 pounds
From the Recipe Creator:
Treat family and friends to a yummy brittle for the holidays. Made with cashews and Rice Krispies, it's loaded with crispy-crunchy goodness. —Amanda McLemore, Maryville, Tennessee
Nutrition Facts:
1 ounce: 152 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 136mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
19/22
Curried Chicken Meatball Wraps
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My strategy to get picky kids to eat healthy: Letting everyone assemble their dinner at the table. We love these easy meatball wraps, topped with crunchy veggies and peanuts, sweet raisins, and a creamy dollop of yogurt. —Jennifer Beckman, Falls Church, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 72 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 lean meat, 1/2 starch.
20/22
Nutty Rice Krispie Cookies
Total Time
15 min
Servings
about 2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and I used to prepare these Rice Krispie cookies for Christmas every year. Making them with just the microwave means they're super easy and fun to mix with the kids. —Savanna Chapdelaine, Orlando, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 127 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 2mg cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 11g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
21/22
22/22
No-Bake Cereal Cookie Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We pull out all the goodies for these chewy bars, like raisins and coconut. For more color, sprinkle on the M&M's once the bars are in the pan. Then press them in. —Connie Craig, Lakewood, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 137 calories, 4g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 58mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
