Puffed rice cereal squares
Puffed rice cereal squares are a no-bake treat made by binding puffed rice cereal with a sweet, sticky mixture, typically marshmallows or a sugar syrup. This popular homemade snack is a staple in American households, often associated with childhood and easy, fun kitchen projects.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
These squares are primarily a high-carbohydrate snack, providing quick energy from the cereal and added sugars, with minimal protein or fat. A standard square (about 1.5 inches) contains roughly 100-150 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 150 kcal |
| Protein | 2 g |
| Carbs | 31 g |
| Fat | 2 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 12 g |
| Sodium | 120 mg |
| Iron | 4.5 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.7 mg |
| Folate | 200 mcg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.5 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.6 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
Per 1 bar (40 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, they are a classic 'kid-friendly' recipe, often used as a simple introduction to cooking. Nutritionally, their unique texture comes from the puffed grains, which are created by heating rice under pressure until it expands, making it light and crispy.
