Chocolate Protein Rice Krispies
A high-protein, low-sugar version of the classic rice krispie treat using dark chocolate and whey protein.
- Prep Time: 5 min
- Cook Time: 0 min
- Total Time: 1 hr 5 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: High Protein
Ingredients
Scale
2 cups (50 g) crispy rice cereal
1/3 cup (30 g) vanilla whey protein powder
6 oz (170 g) dark chocolate chunks
Instructions
- Line a 6-inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine the crispy rice cereal with the protein powder and stir until evenly combined.
- Melt the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth.
- Pour the melted chocolate into the cereal mixture and stir until everything is evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the baking dish and press down gently with your fingertips.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour until set, then cut into 12 squares.
Notes
- Use refined coconut oil if your chocolate is too thick while melting.
- Store in the fridge to maintain the best texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 98.7 kcal
- Sugar: 0.7 g
- Sodium: 28.2 mg
- Fat: 4.3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11.5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5.1 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg
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