Protein Rice Crispy Treats

This homemade protein rice crispy treats recipe is a sweet and filling snack that’s simple to make. Using wholesome ingredients, including clean protein powder and super-nutritious hemp seeds, these no-bake bites are healthy and delicious. It is a better-for-you version of the classic childhood dessert.

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These protein rice crispy squares are an excellent option for healthy sweet treats. We also love these crispy chocolate crunch cups and these no-bake chocolate oat bars for a little something crunchy. Check out all of our snack recipes for more inspiration.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

These yummy rice crispy treats with protein powder are wholesome and delicious with ingredients you can feel good about. No franken-marshmallows full of god knows what.

Easy to make! This recipe only takes 10 minutes of prep time. No-bake treats for the win.

This delicious treat is naturally vegan, nut-free, and gluten-free. Bonus!

Ingredients

Find the complete ingredient list, with measurements, in the recipe card below.

• Coconut Sugar – One of our favorite unrefined sweeteners, this gives these rice crispy protein treats a rich caramel flavor.
• Coconut Oil – This helps dissolve the sugar when cooking and also keeps the treats together once prepared.
• Milk – We use almond milk for this recipe, but dairy milk works just as well.
• Vanilla Protein Powder – Our pick is Ora So Lean So Clean in vanilla flavor.
• Hemp Seeds – These provide a plant-based way to boost your protein intake, offering a slightly nutty taste. They are soft and chewy, which contrasts nicely with the crunchy texture of the cereal.
• Shredded Coconut – We add this for a toasty vibe to these treats.
• Crispy Rice Cereal – Obviously. Our pick is Nature’s Path, which is organic brown rice cereal.

Equipment

Saucepan – We used a medium-sized saucepan for this recipe, allowing us to stir everything together in one pot.

Spatula – Our favorite tool for stirring and mixing. I LOVE spatulas. The precise scraping of the sides of bowls and pots is so satisfying. I also use a flat spatula for pressing the mixture into the pan.

Loaf Pan – For this recipe, we use a standard loaf pan.

Parchment Paper – A must for easy cleanup and no stickage. We recommend using unbleached parchment paper.

Instructions

Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the FULL recipe details.

Step 1

First, start by lining a loaf pan with parchment. Slightly grease the paper and set it aside.

Step 2

Next, in a medium saucepan over medium low heat, melt together the coconut sugar, coconut oil, and almond milk. Stir everything until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.

Step 3

Then, remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the protein powder and coconut.

Step 4

Next, half a cup at a time, stir in the rice crispies.

Then, stir in the hemp seeds. Make sure everything is well-coated.

Step 5

Then, spread the sticky mixture into the prepared dish and press down firmly.

Step 6

Finally, chill in the fridge for an hour before slicing into squares. I cut it into eight, then in half again, into 16 small squares.

Variations and Substitutions

• Sub butter for coconut oil if you aren’t concerned with keeping this recipe vegan. Both work well. Or use vegan butter!
• Use chocolate protein powder instead of vanilla for a fudgy twist. Drizzle the top with melted chocolate to double up on the cocoa.
• We’re using a plant-based protein powder in this recipe, but a whey protein powder is a great substitute.
• Decorate with some sprinkles if you want to make these fun for kids. Check out —

FAQS

Storage Tips

Store the treats in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.

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