Simple 3 ingredient protein packed Rice Krispie treats
How to make healthier rice krispie treats for your next kids birthday party!
We have taken this easy, staple kids party recipe and turned it into a healthy kids party snack! We’ve improved it by simply adding popped quinoa!
This makes this kids party snack so much healthier!
The benefits of quinoa are:
- more protein
- added fibre
- full of antioxidants
- packed with vitamins and minerals
It will help regulate blood sugar levels at your child’s birthday party. And the best thing - the kids will never know as popped quinoa will do little to alter the taste of these chocolate Rice Krispie treats.
So if you’re looking for easy, healthy kids party treat ideas, this is the simple, child-friendly recipe you need.
Find out how to pop quinoa here
Simple 3 ingredient protein packed Rice Krispie treats
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup (100g) dark chocolate (you can use milk chocolate too)
- (2-3cups) 75g Rice Krispies (approx)
- 2 - 3 tbsp popped quinoa (see how to pop quinoa here)
Instructions
- Melt the chocolate gently. Use the Bain Marie method - melting the chocolate over warm water. Be careful with children when doing this.
- Add the Rice Krispies a little at a time. You don’t want too many as they won’t stick together. Add more and stir until each Krispie is well coated in chocolate.
- Add the popped quinoa - mix well.
- Divide between muffin cases and allow set for 20 minutes.