This Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is a grown up version of the childhood treat that is healthy and packed with energy! A perfect snack!
HAI.
What’s that? Was the above sentence (is one word a sentence?) too bursting with energy for you? You’re feeling a wee bit on the slimy, sluggy side of life tooodayyy?
Well then me hardies (please don’t picture me with an eye patch, a peg leg OR a talking parrot. Although, that would be SA-WEET) you’ve set sail on the perfect part of the sea.
Whatever that means.
Because today we’ve got crispety, crunchety, mostly healthety, but-really-lets-just-say-TOTALLY-healthety-because-marshmallows-are-good-for-the-SOUL little squares that are packed with TTTHHHIIISSS MMMUUUCCCCHHH ENERGY YO.
Like the kind of energy that the energizer bunny runs on. TIMES 12.
Okay. Maybe not that much. I don’t think any person should be challenging the energizer bunny in the energy department. I mean, the word “energy” is IN HIS NAME.
You don’t challenge that.
That would be like me challenging the “Taylor” brand drinking fountains (have you seen those? They were ALL the place in my high school) to a challenge to see who could spurt water at people’s faces the best.
Right. Hokayyyy.
So, let’s get that really strange and random picture of me spurting water at you, dressed like a pirate out of your head shall we? Instead picture me staring deeply into your eyes and trying to read all the magical memories of your childhood.
Is it possible for me to not be weird and or creepy? Methinks not.
Let’s try this again.
I am not looking creepily into your eyes anymore. BUT I am reading your childhood memories and I am PREEEETY sure that they involved a rice krispie treat recipe of some sort. And, if they didn’t…..well, you missed you out.
Sorry about your life.
BUT NOW *suspenseful pause*
We be bring those memories back around, filling them with the SNAP CRACKLE POP of the days when you were knee high to a grasshopper, but making them a little more GROWED UP.
No. We didn’t add Rum. Although……
Nevermind.
I snu-snu-snuck a whole bunch of GOOD 4 U dried fruit, took out the NOT-GOOD-4-U-BUT-GOOD-FOR-YOUR-SOUL-LIKE-MARSHMALLOWS butter, and swapped in coconut oil, and then added some healthy carby goodness with those flakey pieces of heaven that some brilliant human called “oatmeal.” You know how I feel about any overnight oats or, really, any oatmeal recipe ever. <3 <3 <3
OH and nuts. You know I LOVE a CRUNCH.
Taylor and CRUNCH sittin’ in a tree…
Don’t tell the Huberoni. He just doesn’t understand the creepy texture obsession that I have.
But, really, take one bite of these SUPA-growed-up-powerhouse rice krispie treat recipe and I promise you, you’ll be shimmying up that tree and sittin’ with me. NO coffee OR energy bites required!
FRIENDSIES.
Head on over to Wholeyum to grab the Energy Rice Krispie Treats Recipe!
Want more healthy snacks?
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kathleen @ Hint of Joe's says
Well don’t these look amazing! I love the addition of all the healthy ingredients.
Taylor Kiser says
Thank you Kathleen!
Heather @ Shards of Lavender says
Taylor, your post made me laugh this morning! Water fountains were always the best entertainment at school for my friends and me:) Headed over to get the recipe for these energy bars because I really could use some energy this morning!
Taylor Kiser says
I am glad you don’t think I am a total nut job 😉 Thank you Heather, I hope you LOVE them!
Brittany+@+Delights+and+Delectables says
I could use these now!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Brittany!!
Katharine says
It was too late to tell me not to picture you as a pirate…..*cannot be unseen* Although I dressed as a pirate one year for Halloween and it was awesome! I even had one of those parrots that you see at Cracker Barrel that repeats everything you say. 🙂
We never really had these as a kid….I wasn’t fond of marshmallows. BUT I got a s’mores craving this week and bought a huge bag of marshmallows, so I actually have them in my house right now!
Taylor Kiser says
OH MY GOSH! I totally need a parrot. But I am also sorry you had to see that….Energy krispie treat peace offering? 😉
Well, you know what to do 😉 Thank you Katharine!
Sarah@WholeandHeavenlyOven says
I’m right there with ‘ya on being a texture-freak! Totally swooning over the fact that you combined both energy bars AND rice krispie treats into one gorgeous bar! Um, can you say genius?! Pinning and trying these very soon!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much sarah! I hope that you LURVE them! xox
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I love this energy bar, Taylor! What a fantastic idea to use rice krispie treats as a base. It’s combining a dessert, snack, and health food into one…love it! Heading over for the recipe! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
EXACTLY! Glad you like all the mashed up goodness! Thanks Gayle!
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
Considering how packed with goodies these bars are, I’d like the whole pan, pretty please! 🙂 These look amazing, Taylor! Pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha, well I’ll send them right on ova! Thanks Anna!
Linz+@+Itz+Linz says
LOVE this idea!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks Linz! 😀
Aimee @ ShugarySweets says
What??? You’ve taken my favorite dessert and made it healthy! I’m not sure to love you or hate you, haha!! These sound very tasty though, can you send me some 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Hahaha! Totally feel the love/hate…but I am willing to send you some FO SHO 😉 Thanks lady!
Michele @ Two Raspberries says
I LOVE the twist on these! peanuts and dried fruit in these makes them so much more interesting than a plain rice Krispie treat!
Taylor Kiser says
RIGHT?! Thanks girlfriend!! 😀
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Oh my… too funny. That was hilarious! You sure there was no rum? I think you should add it! I’d love to see what your posts would be like if you were tipsy! These look soooo good. The pictures are super pretty too!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha my hubs always tells me to drink before I post write 😉 Maybe one day!
Thanks girl…this was actually my first shoot in WA…glad it turned out ok!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
Mmmmm…I love how thick and chewy these look, clicking over for the recipe – we love breakfast bars! And thanks for the link love!
Taylor Kiser says
You’re so welcome Brenda! Thank you!
Nicole, RD says
Pinned! These look amazing! Can’t wait to make them…such a fun and healthy twist on a classic!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much for the love and pin Nicole!
Sanja says
Thank you sooo much for including my energy bars into your post!!! Have a great day 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You’re so welcome! 😀
heather+@french+press says
I love a snack that looks this good and that is good for me too 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl 😉 Thank you!
Stacey @ Bake.Eat.Repeat. says
These look awesome! I love the idea of changing rice krispie squares into a healthier adult treat!
Taylor Kiser says
You and me both girl! Thank you SO much!
Kirtley @ The Gist of Fit says
LOVE this!!!! Definitely pin worthy haha
Taylor Kiser says
THANK YOU! I appreciate the love and pinn-age! 😀
Julia says
I could use roughly 12 of these right now. I’m having a hard time waking up today, and all the coffee in the world doesn’t seem to be doing the trick. These need to come to my rescue asap! Love these tasty treats, girly! Heading over to WholeYum to get the recipe!
Taylor Kiser says
Must be something in the wonder, as I was having the SAME problem!!
Thanks for the krispie love my dear! 😀
Sharon @ What The Fork Food Blog says
haha! This post had me cracking up! Also, I was wondering just how many of these energy bars you ate because you sounded like me after I’ve had a bunch of liquid “energy” (and not the energy drink kind.)
Taylor Kiser says
Hahahahaha!I get it 😉
Glad you enjoyed my mental-ness Sharon – thank you!
Mary Frances says
Texture freaks unite. I LOVE nuts. Walnuts … consider my self control gone 🙂 Haha, marshmallows are totally good for the soul but I love that you used coconut oil. Heading over for the recipe and pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Well I have some walnut recipes coming out soon! 😉
Thanks girlfriend! 😀
Aida says
Mmmm this looks great! But I can’t even think about making it because I will eat it all. In one sitting.
Love your last 2 photos – the three tiered ones. Beautiful!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! But, hey, then you would LOTS of energy! 😉
Thanks Aida!! 😀
Michelle @ Modern Acupuncture says
The texture of these babies! They just look so delicious! And I’m game for anything “mostly healthety.” I think you should write a dictionary, called “Taylor’s Food Words – An Adventure.”
Taylor Kiser says
You know what, I think you’re right. BUT only if you would buy it 😉
Thanks Michelle! Glad to know I’m not the only texture freak!
Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files says
Why don’t you just move over in that tree and make room for me?! Totally didn’t mean to rhyme but I guess I’ve got rhythm every now and then….
But these bars. Girl you know I like my homemade energy bars….pinned!
Taylor Kiser says
Yea for unplanned poetry!
YES, these are SO up your ally! Thanks girl!
Shashi+RunninSrilankan says
I am all for “SUPA-growed-up-powerhouse-krispie-treats!!!” That picture with the melty marshmallowy yumness is just too much!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Haha! Don’t you just wanna go face first?! Thanks lady! xoxo
Justine@CookingandBeer says
Hello cute little energy bars! Would it be mildly inappropriate to carry a tray of these while I run? I mean I’m always looking for ways to energize while I run without stuffing myself full of that disgusting goo stuff. Your thoughts are appreciated. 😉
Taylor Kiser says
That goo stuff = NASTY. I am ALL for running with a tray of treats…you have my stamp of approval 😉 Thanks lady!
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says
These look great Taylor! My kids would love these!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks so much Serena!
Amanda says
Rice Krispie treats that are healthy? Sign me up!!!
Taylor Kiser says
Thanks lady!
Jocelyn@Brucrewlife says
You are a baking genius, my friend! 😉 You’ve made my beloved goodie into a healthy treat! Awesomesauce! 🙂
Taylor Kiser says
Ha!Thanks lady!