Hey guys! Today we have a few versions of non-rice krispies (cereal) treats! I love rice krispies treats, but I love and prefer using cereals aside from rice krispies. We have a simple browned butter, thyme and corn pop treat, a freeze-dried strawberry, white chocolate crispy ball and kix treat, and finally a dark chocolate, butterscotch and corn chex treat! These are just some of my favorite marshmallow cereal treats combination, but you can use whatever cereal and mix-ins you want. Just make sure to stay within the ratios given for the marshmallows, butter, cereal, and mix-ins to make sure you get a perfectly chewy, sticky and crunchy treat! Enjoy! xx, Jenny
Marshmallow Cereal Treats
Makes 1 8”x 8” baking dish
Ingredients:
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 (10.5 ounce) bag marshmallows (or 12 ounces homemade marshmallows)
5 1/2 cups cereal of your choice
1 cup mix-ins of choice and/or 1 tablespoon minced fresh herbs or spices of choice
Directions:
1. Lightly grease and 8”x 8” baking dish and set aside.
2. Place butter in a large pot and melt over medium heat. Once butter has fully melted, stir in marshmallows and continue to stir until marshmallows have melted. Remove from heat and add cereal.
3. Mix together until well blended and no dry spots remain. Fold in mix-in ingredients and pour into the prepared baking dish.
4. Smooth the surface of the cereal mixture and allow treats to set, about 1 hour.
5. Cut out 9 even squares and serve.
I like the slightly savory version with thyme. And nice call on the addition of browned butter. That sounds like something right up my alley since I don’t usually crave for something chocolate ladened or overly sweet.
Soo, how long did these last before being gobbled up! :)
About 1 day :)
You’ve inspired me! I’m going to surprise the family with a unique twist on these treats. French Toast cereal with Chocolate and Bacon with a dash of Cayenne?
That sounds pretty incredible!
OK – Now you’ve inspired ME, Lisa Emmerton! French Toast, Choco-Bacon & Spice? Yes, indeed – heading to the store now.
Genius…no other way to say it.
Wow, such fun and creative (and simple) ideas!
I have such a soft spot for recipes that are more like formulas. Makes them so versatile.
I wonder if nesquick is still a thing…
Love these ideas – I never thought of using herbs in my cereal treats! Thanks for the inspiration :)
I’m going to make these the next time I’m up for “office treats”… but what exactly are “white chocolate crispy balls”?
How do you make the white chocolate crispy balls though?
You don’t need to make them, you can buy them. I got them at a whole foods location. They’re basically like “crunch bar” white chocolate balls.
I love making cereal treats. These all look wonderful; especially the treats with the fresh herbs and spices. xo
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I’m typically a marshmallow treats purist, but Captain Crunch treats would have me. They all look so fun!
These look AMAZING!
My sisters are vegetarian, and vegetarian marshmallows are crazy expensive compared to normal ones. With rice krispie treats, I’ve used marshmallow fluff, since it’s vegetarian, and it’s actually worked really well. Do you have any idea if that would work for these? I’m a little worried it wouldn’t since the cereal is much bigger than rice krispies and may need more elasticity than the fluff can give… any idea?
Thanks and loveee the blog! :)
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What add ins are in your kix treats?
they are freeze dried strawberries and callebaut white chocolate crispy balls!