Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies Treats are a classic American no-bake dessert made from crisped rice cereal and melted marshmallows, often bound together with butter. They are famously simple, requiring just three main ingredients, and are a staple at bake sales, school events, and in home kitchens across the United States.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

These treats are very high in carbohydrates, primarily from sugar and refined grains, with a moderate amount of fat from the butter and marshmallows, and negligible protein. A single, standard-sized bar typically contains around 150-200 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	110 kcal
Protein	1 g
Carbs	22 g
Fat	2 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	11 g
Sodium	80 mg
Iron	2.5 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.2 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.5 mg
Folate	50 mcg
Calcium	10 mg
Potassium	20 mg
Phosphorus	20 mg
Magnesium	5 mg

Per 1 bar (28 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, they represent a quintessential 'quick and easy' homemade snack, famously popularized by a 1930s Kellogg's marketing campaign. Nutritionally, they are a classic example of an 'energy-dense, nutrient-poor' food, providing a quick burst of energy from simple sugars but offering little in the way of vitamins, minerals, or fiber.