Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are a beloved American no-bake dessert bar made from crispy rice cereal bound together with a sweet, melted marshmallow mixture and rich chocolate. They are a simple, nostalgic treat often made at home for parties, bake sales, or as a quick snack. The dish is a popular variation of the classic Rice Krispie Treat, which originated in the United States in the late 1930s.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This treat is high in carbohydrates and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat, and provides very little protein. A single square typically offers a quick energy boost from simple sugars, along with small amounts of iron and calcium from the cereal and chocolate.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 32 g |
| Fat | 7 g |
| Fiber | 0.5 g |
| Sugar | 18 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.8 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.5 mg |
| Folate | 15 µg |
Per 1 square (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, these treats are a staple of American childhood nostalgia and are frequently featured in pop culture. Nutritionally, they are a classic example of an 'energy-dense' food, providing a large number of calories from sugar and refined grains in a small, palatable package.
