Healthier You: Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats
One of the most difficult parts of any fitness journey is changing your mindset around food. Cutting certain foods out and incorporating new ones into your diet can be challenging for many people, and that's okay! Here at AstroFlav, we want to help you along your fitness journey by providing you with delicious (and healthy) recipes that will keep you dedicated to your fitness journey while allowing you to enjoy what you eat.
Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies are on the Healthier You recipes this week for a healthy(ish) protein-filled treat! Perfect for a quick pre-workout snack or a yummy sweet treat, these rice krispies will be your new favorite! With Vanilla IsoMix as the star ingredient, we are confident you'll love this recipe!
Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats
ALL YOU NEED TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
Melted butter - vegan butter if dairy-free
Mini marshmallows - can use jumbo marshmallows as well or vegan marshmallows.
AstroFlav Vanilla IsoMix - can use your favorite IsoMix of choice, but Vanilla will give a sweet, cake-like taste.
Rice Krispies cereal - base of the rice krispie treats; can also sub for crushed rice cakes.
Vanilla extract
Almond extract
Sprinkles
KITCHEN EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THIS RECIPE
Saucepan or pot
13 x 9 x 2-inch pan
Non-stick cooking spray
TIPS FOR CREATING PROTEIN RICE KRISPIES:
Make sure butter is completely melted before adding in marshmallows.
Stir marshmallows and protein powder until completely smooth; this will ensure there are no clumps.
Add in cups of rice cereal one at a time. This will make it easier to evenly coat the cereal.
Use a rubber spatula to press down into pan to avoid stickiness.
Birthday Cake Protein Rice Krispies Treats
INGREDIENTS:
4-5 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
1 10 oz bag mini marshmallows
3-4 TBS reduced fat butter (or vegan butter)
1 scoop AstroFlav Vanilla IsoMix
1 tsp Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp Almond extract
Rainbow sprinkles
DIRECTIONS:
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
Once completely melted, add in bag of marshmallows. Stir until completely smooth.
Add in vanilla & almond extract and stir.
Scoop in vanilla protein powder and continue stirring until well combined (no clumps)!
Pour in cups of Rice Krispie cereal cup at a time and mix until cereal is evenly coated.
Using a buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray and top with sprinkles.
Allow to cool and serve when ready to be enjoy (or as a pre workout snack;)!
Substitutes:
Marshmallows - can sub for jumbo marshmallows or vegan
Butter - sub for vegan butter or I can't believe it's not butter
Rice Krispie Cereal - sub for crushed rice cakes or any other rice puffed cereal
Vanilla IsoMix - can choose your favorite IsoMix flavor!
Nutrition: serving size: 1
Makes 16
Calories = 125 kcal| Carbs: 24g|Protein: 5g|Fat: 2g
Shop The Star Ingredient
ASTROFLAV ISOMIX
IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
Gives Your Body More Nutrition In Less Time Than It Takes To Order A Cup Of Coffee
Makes It Easy To Achieve All Your Goals Whether It's Losing, Maintaining, Or Gaining
Avoid The Cravings You Get For Unhealthy Treats
How To Make Progress Faster By Fueling Your Body With The Best Tasting Nutrition Available
You can use IsoMix to ignite your childhood nostalgia at any time of day. It’s a fantastic way to fuel your body, giving you the satisfaction & nutrition you deserve.
Manufactured in the USA
Our products are made in cGMP compliant facilities in the United States, using only the best ingredients. For us, it's all about quality control - so you can have confidence in your dietary supplements.
ASTROFLAV ISOMIX
IsoMix's™ whey protein isolate comes in amazing flavors that will satisfy your inner child while helping you stay healthy without all the guilt!
Easy mixing in less than 60 seconds!
Out Of This World Flavor!
Minimal sugar & carbs!
An ideal protein for any low-carb diet!
PLUS...
Gives Your Body More Nutrition In Less Time Than It Takes To Order A Cup Of Coffee
Makes It Easy To Achieve All Your Goals Whether It's Losing, Maintaining, Or Gaining
Avoid The Cravings You Get For Unhealthy Treats
How To Make Progress Faster By Fueling Your Body With The Best Tasting Nutrition Available
You can use IsoMix to ignite your childhood nostalgia at any time of day. It’s a fantastic way to fuel your body, giving you the satisfaction & nutrition you deserve.
Manufactured in the USA
Our products are made in cGMP compliant facilities in the United States, using only the best ingredients. For us, it's all about quality control - so you can have confidence in your dietary supplements.
"MY FAVORITE PROTEIN POWDER!"
"This protein taste is unreal you can actually taste the peanut butter in it and it doesn't taste artificial" - Sidney B., AstroFlav Customer
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