Marshmallow Rice Crispy Squares
Marshmallow Rice Crispy Squares are a classic American no-bake dessert made from puffed rice cereal bound together with melted marshmallows and butter. This simple treat is a staple at bake sales, school events, and family gatherings, known for its sweet, chewy texture and satisfying crunch.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in carbohydrates and sugar, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter and marshmallows. A single square typically contains around 150-200 calories, offering little in the way of essential vitamins or minerals.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 190 kcal |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Carbs | 35 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Sugar | 22 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 1.2 mg |
| Calcium | 15 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Magnesium | 8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 30 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.05 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 0.8 mg |
| Folate | 20 mcg |
Per 1 square (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
The recipe became a cultural icon in the United States after being promoted by the Kellogg Company in the 1940s as a way to use their Rice Krispies cereal. Its enduring popularity is largely due to its extreme simplicity, requiring only three main ingredients and no actual baking.
