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Rice Krispies Treats (with a Twist!)

Jan 20, 2014 02:20PM ● By Katie Anderson
Did you know that you can make Rice Krispies treats without marshmallows? No empty calories here! Creamy peanut butter, maple syrup, and honey give this kid-friendly snack a high-energy boost.

Ingredients (Yield: 16 bars)

  • 6½ cups Rice Krispies® cereal
  • ½ cup raisins
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • ¼ cup maple syrup
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 Tbsp trans-fat free margarine
Preparation
  1. Lightly coat a 9x9-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a large bowl, combine Rice Krispies and raisins. Set aside.
  3. In a microwave-safe container, combine peanut butter, maple syrup, honey, and margarine and microwave on high for 1 minute. Remove from microwave and stir.
  4. Pour peanut butter mixture over Rice Krispies mixture. Stir to coat the cereal and raisins.
  5. Using your hands, press mixture into pan. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight, covered.
  6. Cut into16 bars. Keep bars refrigerated.
Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 bar Calories: 190 Fat: 9g Saturated Fat: 2g 
Cholesterol: 0 Sodium: 158mg Carbohydrates: 24g Fiber: 2g Protein: 5g

* Nutritional information is based on ingredients listed and serving size; any additions or substitutions to ingredients may alter the recipe’s nutritional content

For more healthy recipes, visit HealthyKohlsKids.com. The Healthy Kohl’s Kids program is a partnership between Children’s Hospital & Medical Center and Kohl’s Department Stores to educate children and parents about healthy nutrition and fitness.

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