Skittles Rice Krispie Treats

Skittles Rice Krispie Treats recipe videos

Skittles Rice Krispie Treats are a colorful, playful twist on the classic marshmallow cereal bar, made by mixing Rice Krispies cereal with melted marshmallows and folding in Skittles candies for bursts of fruity flavor and color. This fun, no-bake dessert is popular in American home kitchens and at parties, especially as a kid-friendly treat. It's a simple, customizable snack that combines the chewy texture of traditional Rice Krispie treats with the tart sweetness of Skittles.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This treat is high in carbohydrates from sugar and cereal, with minimal protein and some fat from the marshmallows and butter. A typical serving (about one square) provides roughly 150-200 calories, primarily from quick-energy sugars and starches, but offers little in the way of essential vitamins or minerals.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	200 kcal
Protein	1.5 g
Carbs	36 g
Fat	5 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	22 g
Sodium	120 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Calcium	20 mg
Potassium	45 mg
Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)	0.15 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)	0.17 mg
Niacin (B3)	2.0 mg
Folic Acid	40 mcg
Phosphorus	30 mg

Per 1 square (approx. 50 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, this dish reflects a fun, DIY approach to American snack-making, often seen at birthday parties or as a creative kitchen activity with children. Nutritionally, it's an example of how adding candy can transform a simple cereal bar into a more indulgent, visually striking treat, though it significantly boosts the sugar content compared to the original recipe.